Chocolate-covered Bugs

Ingredients

 * Red-licorice whipss
 * 24 		Soft caramel candies
 * 6 	oz 	Chocolate chips

FOR DECORATIONS

 * Colored sprinkles
 * Red hots
 * Sliced almonds
 * Assorted decors and dragees

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

 * 140 calories per serving
 * 1 g protein per serving
 * 7 g fat per serving
 * 45 mg sodium per serving
 * 20 g carbohydrate per serving
 * 2 mg cholesterol per serving

Directions
Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Cut licorice into small pieces. Use your hands to flatten each caramel into a small oval. Press bits of licorice onto 12 of hte flattened caramels to make legs. Top each with a second caramel and press edges to seal. Put on prepared baking sheet. Put chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high 1 minute. Stir and then microwave on high 1 minute longer. Remove from oven and stir until melted. Spoon melted chocolate over each candy. Decorate with nuts and candy.
 * Work time: 1 hour, 40 minutes total time: 1 hour, 40 minutes