CARAMEL-PECAN COOKIE BALLS

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Mix cream cheese| cookie crumbs and 2 Tbsp. nuts until blended. Shape into 12 (1-inch) balls| using a level tablespoon for each. Place on waxed paper-covered baking sheet. Freeze 15 minutes.,Microwave chocolate in microwaveable bowl on HIGH for 30 seconds; stir. Microwave 30 seconds more; stir. Continue heating and stirring in 10-second increments until completely melted.,Dip each ball in chocolate using a fork| letting any excess drip back into the bowl; return to baking sheet.,Microwave caramels and milk in separate microwaveable bowl for 30 seconds or until melted when stirred. Drizzle over cookie balls; sprinkle with remaining nuts. Refrigerate 15 minutes or until chocolate is firm. Reserve sprinkles for another use.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 pkg. (8.6 oz.) BAKER'S White Chocolate Cookie Ball Kit
3 Tbsp. chopped PLANTERS Pecans, toasted, divided
3 KRAFT Caramels
1 tsp. milk

Steps:

  • Mix cream cheese, cookie crumbs and 2 Tbsp. nuts until blended. Shape into 12 (1-inch) balls, using a level tablespoon for each. Place on waxed paper-covered baking sheet. Freeze 15 minutes.
  • Microwave chocolate in microwaveable bowl on HIGH for 30 seconds; stir. Microwave 30 seconds more; stir. Continue heating and stirring in 10-second increments until completely melted.
  • Dip each ball in chocolate using a fork, letting any excess drip back into the bowl; return to baking sheet.
  • Microwave caramels and milk in separate microwaveable bowl for 30 seconds or until melted when stirred. Drizzle over cookie balls; sprinkle with remaining nuts. Refrigerate 15 minutes or until chocolate is firm. Reserve sprinkles for another use.

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