AFFILIATE_ID -1 DIRECTIONS 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" INGREDIENTS DESCRIPTION caramels DIRECTION MEASUREMENT QUANTITY 26 DESCRIPTION milk chocolate chips DIRECTION MEASUREMENT cup QUANTITY 1 DESCRIPTION heavy whipping cream DIRECTION MEASUREMENT cup QUANTITY 1/4 DESCRIPTION semisweet chocolate chips DIRECTION MEASUREMENT cups QUANTITY 1 1/3 DESCRIPTION shortening DIRECTION MEASUREMENT tablespoon QUANTITY 1 KEYWORDS NAME Caramel Truffles NOTE NOTES : This recipe was tested with Hershey's caramels in a 1,100-watt microwave.Taste of Home Mag. December/January 2005 NUTRITION PREP_TIMES SERVINGS 0 SOURCE TYPE 102