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From , former About.com Guide

Valentine Slowpokes

A Valentine Treat

  • 1 lb vanilla caramels
  • 1 tsp water
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 12 ounces of chocolate chips
  • walnut or pecan pieces
Melt chocolate and drop a dollop onto a parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Allow to cool in the refrigerator for 10 minutes. Using the nut pieces, place in postions for the head, tail and feet. Melt caramel, water and vanilla and drizzle over chocolate/nut combination. Transfer sheet to refrigerator until your slowpokes have set. Remove from refrigerator and add a generous layer of chocolate.

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