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Caramel Truffles
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Yield: 2-1/2 dozen
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| Ingredients 26 caramels | |
| 1 cup | milk chocolate chips |
| 1/4 cup | heavy whipping cream |
| 1-1/3 cups | semisweet chocolate chips |
| 1 tablespoon | shortening |
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Nutritional Facts
2 truffles equals 219 calories, 11 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 9 mg cholesterol, 55 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.
Directions
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. Refrigerate until firm. Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.
Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.
Originally published as Caramel Truffles in Taste of Home December/January 2005, p32
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