My caramel-filled candies disappear just as fast as I can make them. The five-ingredient microwave recipe is fun to make.
—CHARLOTTE MIDTHUN GRANITE FALLS, MN
PREP: 1 HOUR + CHILLING • MAKES: 2 1/2 DOZEN
26 caramels
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 1/3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening
1. Line an 8-in. square dish with plastic wrap; set it aside. Using a microwave-safe bowl, combine the caramels, milk chocolate chips and cream. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute; stir. Microwave for 1 minute longer, stirring every 15 seconds or until the caramels are melted and the mixture is smooth. Spread into prepared dish; refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.
2. 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.
3. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt semisweet chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip the caramels in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Refrigerate until firm.
NOTE This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.