Caramel Clusters

I found this on the back of Kra*t caramels. I made it last night, it was easy and everyone liked it.

• Ready In: 19 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 (14 ounce) package  caramels, remove wrappers
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 6  cups  bite size square  crisp rice cereal or 6  cups  corn flakes cereal
• 2  cups pecans (rough chopped)

Directions

1. Heat caramels and water in large microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100% power) for 2 minutes, stir.
2. Continue to microwave at HIGH for about 2-3 minutes stirring every 30 seconds until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth.
3. Add cereal and pecans, mix lightly until coated.
4. Spread onto GREASED 15x10x1 inch baking pan.
5. Bake 350 for 15 minutes, stir cereal, bake additional 10 minutes more.
6. Spoon onto waxed or parchment paper.
7. Cool completely, break apart into clusters.
8. Store in air tight container or plastick bags.