Caramel Truffles Recipe

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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 ribbon, they make a pretty gift. -Charlotte Midthun Granite Falls, Minnesota

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Caramel Truffles Recipe
  • Prep: 1 hour + chilling
  • Yield: 15 Servings
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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

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.

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.

Originally published as Caramel Truffles in Taste of Home December/January 2005, p32

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Reviewed on Mar. 04, 2012 by jennie_mes

these were so good!! a little bit of a process but well worth it!


Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2012 by outtopasture

I have made these twice now, the first time I made them as written. The second time I added about 1/3 cup chopped roasted, unsalted cashews to the caramel, chocolate mixture once it had completely melted. I thought they were good the first time and even better with a little added crunch.


Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2011 by DaniTonn

I dip them in chocolate almond bark and drizzled colored chocolate over them for decoration. I made about 600 for my sisters wedding and people were asking me by the end of the night if I had a secret stash. They freeze great. I also put them in little bags with tags for Christmas gifts for my co-workers.


Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2010 by madre de cuatro

Excellent! I made these in combination with the Mocha Truffles recipe for variation. They were both very good.


Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2010 by dana mcg

I make this recipe for everyparty i attend because it is in high demand, everyone loves it and cant get enough and the best part is it is so easy to make 5 star rating


Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2010 by cdcdowell

I didn't have any trouble making these but I didn't like the end result. I couldn't really taste the caramel and the semi sweet morsels makes it kind of bitter.


Reviewed on Nov. 01, 2010 by goodfoodshows

Fantastic!! My store was out of caramels, so I used the caramel dip for apples - so easy!! Had to add 1/4 cup more choc. chips, but it worked out great!! Also, I didn't line my pan with plastic wrap, just sprayed it and used a melon baller to scoop truffles out. I dusted them with powdered sugar after dipping them in chocoloate - very pretty!! Thank you!!


Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2009 by tsmithdavis

The difference on getting your caramels melted, is definitely the brand. I've used Kraft brand and had no problems. Don't Substitute for the Heavy Whipping cream.


Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2008 by peeweel

These are excellent!!!

They are even good before you dip them in Chocolate.


Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2008 by wiscook

Tried again with heavy whipped cream, and worked like a charm, might want to put NO Substitutes next to the heavy whipping cream.

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