Mini Turtles

Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper. Arrange 75 pecans into 25 small piles of 3 nuts each.

Microwave 1 1/2 cups (about 40) soft caramels and 2 Tbs. whipping cream stirring every 20 seconds, until melted and smooth.

Drop a heaping tsp. of the melted caramel onto the center of each pecan pile. Reheat the caramel if it becomes too thick.

Place 1/2 cup chocolate chips in a small microwave-safe bowl and heat for 30-45 seconds, stirring once. Transfer melted chocolate into resealable bag.

Snip off a small corner from the bag with melted chocolate and squeeze a dollop on top of the caramel. Top the chocolate with assorted sprinkles (any holiday) and refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes. Makes 25 turtles.