Chocolate Billionaires (Taste like mr.big)

1 package (14 ounces) caramels
3 tablespoons water
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
1 cup rice cereal
3 cups milk chocolate chips (I just used normal chocolate chips)
1-1/2 teaspoons shortening

1) Line two baking sheets with waxed paper: grease the paper and set aside (I did one sheet at a time seeing as I could only fit one at a time in my fridge). In a heavy saucepan, combine the caramels and waster; cook and stir over low heat until smooth. Stir in pecans and cereal until coated. Drop by the teaspoonfuls onto prepared pans. refrigerate for 10 minutes or until firm. (I did teaspoonfuls and had to cut them in half after I did the chocolate coating because they were huge).

2) Meanwhile, in a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip candy into chocolate, coating all sides; allow excess to drip off. Place on prepared pans. refrigerate until set. store in an airtight container. (Do the dipping fast as the caramel will start to melt. I froze mine after in a container)

ENJOY!!!!