Chocolate Billionaires Recipe

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I received this recipe from a friend while living in Texas. When we moved, I was sure to take the recipe with me. Everyone raves about these chocolate and caramel candies. —June Humphrey, Strongsville, Ohio

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Chocolate Billionaires Recipe
  • Prep: 45 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 32 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 package (14 ounces) caramels
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
  • 1 cup crisp rice cereal
  • 3 cups milk chocolate chips
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons shortening

Directions

  • Line two baking sheets with waxed paper; grease the paper and set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the caramels and water; cook and stir over low heat until smooth. Stir in pecans and cereal until coated. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto prepared pans. Refrigerate for 10 minutes or until firm.
  • Meanwhile, in a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip candy into chocolate, coating all sides; allow excess to drip off. Place on prepared pans. Refrigerate until set. Store in an airtight container. Yield: about 2 pounds.

Nutritional Facts 1 ounce equals 172 calories, 10 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 4 mg cholesterol, 51 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Chocolate Billionaires in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2003, p92

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Reviewed on Feb. 08, 2012 by Monarchsmomma

I did not have enough pecans, so I used 2 1/2 cups cereal. To make these less 'messy' I used a small scoop. I did not use waxed paper, but instead parchment paper. I was wondering if a silpat would work well. For dipping I used a small fork which worked well. Nice candy recipe!


Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2011 by rdelong004

This will be our 3rd year of making these for christmas parties!!! We are now known for these when we show up... and they are so easy to make!


Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2011 by MichMajor

Messy but very easy to make, my family loved them!!


Reviewed on May. 03, 2011 by twindyann

My daughter made these & they were delicious. I will definitely be making them myself.


Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2011 by Kelli F.

These are time consuming to make, but well worth the effort. They taste similar to 100 grand bars.


Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2010 by cbachtel

This has become one of my annual Christmas candies. It is easy to make and tastes wonderful. I use milk chocolate candy discs instead of the chips and shortening, and if I can find them, use the caramel bits - you don't have to unwrap the caramels that way!


Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2010 by LauraGallo

Easy and delicious! We used semi-sweet morsels and they came out great.


Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2010 by Linda F

This is sinfully delicious. I received this for a gift and I was the best. I will make it for friends and family. Prepare to be addicted, they are GREAT.


Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2008 by Steph12205

If I wanted to sub in peanuts... woul dI use salted or un-salted?


Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2008 by Saskie73

Maybe I did something wrong but these things were a mess. DO NOT USE GREASED WAXED PAPER. They'll stick horribly no matter how well you grease the waxed paper. Parchment paper seems to work much better.

They taste absolutely wonderful though, I've got no complaints about the ingredients, but the method needs a "trial and error" approach. Be prepared for some work... but I'm sure they're well worth it.

Other than my beef about the hassle and the mess, I'd be willing to bet that the base of melted caramel would hold together many wonderful things, like broken pretzel pieces, any nut of your choice, etc.

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