CARAMEL TRUFFLES

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These candies disappear as fast as I can make them. The five-ingredient microwave recipe is easy and fun to make. When drizzled with white chocolate and packaged with ribbon, they're a pretty gift. -Charlotte Midthun, Granite Falls, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

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 semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening

Steps:

  • Line an 8-in. square dish with plastic wrap; 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 for 1 hour or until firm., Using plastic wrap, lift candy out of pan. Cut into 30 pieces; roll each piece into a 1-in. ball. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm., In a microwave-safe bowl, melt semi-sweet chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip caramels in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. If desired, use additional melted chocolate to drizzle over truffles. Refrigerate until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 27mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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