CARAMEL MACADAMIA PRALINES

Caramel Macadamia Pralines image

I developed this recipe based on a candy I had at Disneyland®. Enjoy and then kick yourself for not making more!

Provided by Aubree Rose

Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Praline Recipes

Time 53m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

8 ½ ounces macadamia nuts
1 (2.5 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
2 tablespoons milk
1 (11.5 ounce) package milk chocolate chips
1 tablespoon butter flavored shortening
6 (1 ounce) squares extra dark chocolate squares (such as Hershey's®)

Steps:

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; place the macadamia nuts into 6 circles 3 to 4 inches across, making sure to fill in the centers of the circles.
Place caramels and milk into a microwave-safe glass bowl; set into microwave. Cook 1 minute; stir. Cook 1 minute; stir until smooth. Pour over macadamia nuts.
Place chocolate chips and shortening into a microwave-safe glass bowl. Melt chocolate mixture in 15-second intervals, stirring after each melting, 1 to 3 minutes. Pour over caramel mixture. Push chocolate squares into the top of each candy. Refrigerate until cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 777.9 calories, Carbohydrate 55.4 g, Cholesterol 19.1 mg, Fat 65.8 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 25.5 g, Sodium 129.2 mg, Sugar 38.7 g