Trillionaire Candy

A thickened caramel pecan mixture is spooned atop Ritz crackers, then the bottom of the cracker is dipped in melted chocolate and chilled.

Ingredients:

• 1 (12-1/2 oz.) container caramel topping
• 1 cup finely chopped pecans
• 3 dozen rich, round crackers (Ritz)
• 1 (12-oz.) pkg. semisweet chocolate chips

Directions:

In a medium saucepan, combine caramel topping and chopped pecans over medium heat. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil and cook 3-5 minutes or until mixture thickens. Remove from heat and allow to cool 5 minutes. Spoon about 1-1/2 teaspoons caramel mixture on top of each cracker. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm. In a small saucepan, melt chocolate chips over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Using tongs, dip bottom of each chilled cracker in chocolate. Transfer to waxed paper and refrigerate 1 hour or until firm. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator.

Number of Servings: Makes 3 dozen