Turtle Crispy Treats

 

** Recipe from Kraft **

* 3 Tbl. butter or margarine

* 1 sq.  unsweetened chocolate

* 1 pkg. (10 oz.)  marshmallows

* 6 c.  cocoa sweetened rice cereal

* 1-1/2 c. caramel bits, divided

* 1 Tbl.  water

* 1/2 c. chopped pecans, toasted  

MICROWAVE butter & chocolate square in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 45 sec. or until melted. Add marshmallows; toss to coat. Microwave 1-1/2 min. or until marshmallows are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 45 sec.  ADD cereal & 1 c. caramel bits; mix well. Press onto bottom of 13x9" pan sprayed with cooking spray.  MICROWAVE water & remaining caramel bits in small microwaveable bowl 45 sec.; stir until bits are completely melted. Drizzle over cereal mixture. Sprinkle with nuts; press lightly into cereal mixture to secure. Cool completely before cutting into squares.