CHOCOLATE BILLIONAIRES

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Everyone raves about these chocolate and caramel candies. I received the recipe from a friend while living in Texas. When we moved, I made sure this recipe made the trip with me! -June Humphrey, Strongsville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (14 ounces) caramels
3 tablespoons water
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
1 cup Rice Krispies
3 cups milk chocolate chips
1-1/2 teaspoons shortening

Steps:

  • Line 2 baking sheets with waxed paper; grease the paper and set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the caramels and water; cook and stir over low heat until smooth. Stir in pecans and cereal until coated. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto prepared pans. Refrigerate for 10 minutes or until firm., Meanwhile, in a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip candy into chocolate, coating all sides; allow excess to drip off. Place on prepared pans. Refrigerate until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 51mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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