This is a great starter recipe. I'm giving it 5 stars to boost the rating. The only thing I change is the length of time the caramels are in the oven and how many pecans. Last year I had plenty of pecans and laid them out in pairs, side by side. Making a Y is a hassle. Next, put a whole caramel on top and bake for ONLY 2 minutes or so. 10 minutes will harden them up and break your teeth! 2 minutes makes them soft and you press the caramel into the pecans. Then smother with chocolate and voila! They are big enough around and pretty thick. Give these a try, they are definitely worth the effort!