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 for 1 hour or until firm.
Using plastic wrap, lift candy out of pan. Cut into 30 pieces; roll each piece into a 1-inch ball. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.
In a 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.
Description:
"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 almond bark and packaged with a ribbon, they make a pretty gift."
Yield:
"2 1/2 dozen"
Notes: NOTES : This recipe was tested with Hershey's caramels in a 1,100-watt microwave.Taste of Home Mag. December/January 2005
Using plastic wrap, lift candy out of pan. Cut into 30 pieces; roll each piece into a 1-inch ball. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.
In a 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.
Description:
"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 almond bark and packaged with a ribbon, they make a pretty gift."
Yield:
"2 1/2 dozen"
Notes: NOTES : This recipe was tested with Hershey's caramels in a 1,100-watt microwave.Taste of Home Mag. December/January 2005
