Easy Turtles candy

4 oz pecan halves (about 72)
24 individual caramel candies
1 t shortening
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Heat oven to 300°F. Cover cookie sheet with aluminum foil, shiny side up, and grease lightly.

For each candy, place 3 pecan halves in a "Y" shape on the foil. Place 1 caramel candy in the center of each "Y".

Bake just until caramel is melted, about 9 - 10 minutes.

Heat shortening and chocolate chips over low heat just until chocolate is melted. Mix well. Spread over candies and refrigerate 30 minutes