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Caramel Truffles
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 180 Minutes
Ready In: 185 Minutes
Servings: 6
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.
Ingredients:
26 caramels
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 1/3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening
Directions:
1. Line an 8 inch square dish with plastic wrap and set aside.
2. In a microwave safe bowl, combine the caramels, milk chocolate chips and cream.
3. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute; stir.
4. Microwave 1 minute longer, stirring every 15 seconds or until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth.
5. Spread into prepared dish; refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
6. Using plastic wrap, lift candy out of pan.
7. Cut into 30 pieces, rolling each piece into a 1 inch ball.
8. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.
9. In microwave safe bowl, melt semisweet chips and shortening; stir until smooth.
10. Dip caramels in chocolate and place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets.
11. Refrigerate until firm.
By RecipeOfHealth.com