Trillionaires

These are very yummy and everyone loves them!

• Ready In: 2 hrs 5 mins
• Yields: 3 dozen

Ingredients

• 1 (12 1/2ounce) jar  caramel topping
• 1  cup  chopped pecans
• 3  dozen  Ritz crackers
• 1 (12 ounce) package chocolate chips
• 2  tablespoons shortening

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan combine caramel and pecans.
2. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until boiling.
3. Boil 3-5 min or until thickened.
4. Remove from heat and cool 5 minute.
5. Spoon approx 1 1/2 teaspoon caramel nut mixture on top of each cracker.
6. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.
7. Melt chocolate and shortening in microwave.
8. Dip bottom of each cracker into chocolate.
9. Transfer to waxed paper and refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.
10. Store in refrigerator.