CARAMEL TRUFFLES

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This comes from the new Taste of Home. Haven't tried them yet, but want to post them to save the recipe on Zaar!! I love truffles, so will be making them for my gift trays this season. Cooking/prep times are approximate due to chilling, etc.

Provided by Doglover61aka Earnh

Categories     Candy

Time 3h5m

Yield 2 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 5

26 caramels
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 1/3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening

Steps:

  • Line an 8 inch square dish with plastic wrap and set aside.
  • In a microwave safe bowl, combine the caramels, milk chocolate chips and cream.
  • Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute; stir.
  • Microwave 1 minute longer, stirring every 15 seconds or until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth.
  • Spread into prepared dish; refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
  • Using plastic wrap, lift candy out of pan.
  • Cut into 30 pieces, rolling each piece into a 1 inch ball.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.
  • In microwave safe bowl, melt semisweet chips and shortening; stir until smooth.
  • Dip caramels in chocolate and place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets.
  • Refrigerate until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1318.1, Fat 69.2, SaturatedFat 37.7, Cholesterol 55.4, Sodium 329.3, Carbohydrate 178.7, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 152.3, Protein 14.2

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