Chocolate Turtles (The Candy)

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2
Arrange pecans on a baking sheet.

Step 3
Bake pecans in the preheated oven until fragrant and lightly browned, 7 minutes.

Step 4
Melt chocolate chips in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching.

Step 5
Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; grease with butter.

Step 6
Combine caramels, water, and butter in a saucepan over low heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until caramels are melted and smooth. Fold in pecans.

Step 7
Drop caramel mixture by the spoonful onto the prepared baking sheet. Allow to cool and harden.

Step 8
Drizzle chocolate over caramel nut clusters. Refrigerate to set, about 1 hour.