Taste of Home
Chocolate Billionaires
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 45 min. + chilling
YIELD: about 2 pounds.
Everyone raves about these chocolate and caramel candies. I received the recipe from a friend while living in Texas. When we moved, I made sure this recipe made the trip with me! —June Humphrey, Strongsville, Ohio
Ingredients
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1 package (14 ounces) caramels
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3 tablespoons water
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1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
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1 cup Rice Krispies
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3 cups milk chocolate chips
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1-1/2 teaspoons shortening
Directions
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1.
Line 2 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.
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2.
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.
Nutrition Facts
1 ounce-weight: 172 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 51mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
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