Rogene's Fabulous Caramel Clusters

• 1 (14 ounce) package caramels (48)
• 14 cup water
• 6 cups crispy rice cereal, squares bite-size
• 2 cups pecan halves (or favorite nut)

1. Heat oven to 300 degress.
2. Melt caramels with water in 2-3 quart saucepan on low heat, stirring frequently until smooth.
3. Add cereal and pecans; mix lightly until well coated.
4. Spread into greased 15x10 pan.
5. Bake 25 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes.
6. Turn out onto greased wax paper.
7. Cool thoroughly, then break apart.
8. Microwave tip - microwave caramels and water in large bowl on high for 2-3 minutes or until smooth, stirring until smooth.
9. Variation: Add 1/2 cup semi-sweet real chocolate chips to cooled mixture, mix lightly.

caramels, water, crispy rice cereal, pecan halves

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/rogenes-fabulous-caramel-clusters-207131 (may not work)