Caramel Clusters

Description
Purchased from the Bivins Estate in Dallas, Texas in 1990. Dated 1972.

Ingredients

 * 14 ounce package of caramels
 * ¼ cup water
 * 6 cups bite size crispy rice cereal squares
 * 2 cups pecan halves

Directions

 * 1) Heat oven to 350.
 * 2) Melt caramels with water in heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently until smooth.
 * 3) Add cereal and pecans.
 * 4) Mix lightly until well coated.
 * 5) Spread into greased baking pan.
 * 6) Bake for 25 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes.
 * 7) Turn out onto greased wax paper.
 * 8) Cool thoroughly and break apart.

Contributed by
Cat's Recipes Y-Group