Easy Turtle Candy

4 oz Pecan halves (about 72)
24 Caramel candies
1 tsp Shortening
6 oz Semi-sweet chocolate chips

Heat oven to 300 degrees . Cover cookies sheet with aluminum foil, shiny side up; lightly grease. For each candy, place 3 pecan halves in a "Y" shape on foil. Place 1 caramel candy in 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. Spread over candies and refrigerate 30 minutes.