Turtle Pretzels-Becky1 (14oz) package caramels
1 tablespoon water
1 (10oz) package pretzels
8 ounces German sweet chocolate or semi-sweet
2 teaspoons shortening
1 cup finely chopped pecans
I double boiler or microwave, melt caramels in water. Dip half of each pretzel into the hot caramel. Place on greased sheet of foil. In a saucepan or microwave, melt chocolate and shortening. Dip caramel coated end of pretzel into the chocolate. Sprinkle with nuts and return to foil to cool.