Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Cut licorice into small pieces. Use your hands to flatten each caramel into a small oval. Press bits of licorice onto dozen of hte flattened caramels to make legs. Top each with a second caramel and press edges to seal. Put on prepared baking sheet. Put chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on High 1 minute. Stir and then microwave on High 1 minute longer. Remove from oven and stir until melted. Spoon melted chocolate over each candy. Decorate with nuts and candy. Work time: 1 hour, 40 minutes Total time: 1 hour, 40 minutes