Chocolate Caramel Wafers

Name: Chocolate Caramel Wafers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 7 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 package (14 ounces) caramels; 1/4 cup evaporated milk; 1 package (12 ounces) vanilla wafers; 8 plain milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each), broken into squares; Chopped pecans, optional

To keep my holiday cooking quick, I've come to rely on fast recipes like this one. The crunchy-chewy tidbits are our youngster's favorite.

Ingredients

1 package (14 ounces) caramels
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1 package (12 ounces) vanilla wafers
8 plain milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each), broken into squares
Chopped pecans, optional

Directions

Place caramels and milk in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 minutes or until melted. Stir until smooth. Spread over vanilla wafers; place on ungreased baking sheets.
Top each with a chocolate square. Place in a 225° oven for 1-2 minutes or until chocolate is melted. Spread with an icing knife. Sprinkle with pecans if desired.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts

1 cookie: 60 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 31mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

Originally published as Chocolate Caramel Wafers in Country Woman Christmas 1999

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slickchickyee

Dec 20, 2015

Thanks for the suggestion with using a rolo's that works very good, in the oven for 2 minutes 225 temp quick and easy, love it
Ellen M

Oct 12, 2015

I will try melting a caramel on top in the oven and then melt a dark chocolate kiss that would eliminate the mess.
JennTats

Dec 21, 2012

I made my own vanilla wafers & used dark chocolate & almonds instead just because Thats what I like. Pretty good recipe, Thank you for sharing.
Ingepoo

Dec 4, 2012

I have not tried these but read the comments. What about using rolo's instead of the carmel and chocolate mess. Put them in the oven on top of the cookie and then after 5 minutes take out and press down with a pecan half. We do this with pretzel circles. just a thought. I am going to try it.
iamshaynec

Dec 7, 2011

Sounds great. Looks amazing in the picture. Does taste good too.Not such a quick recipe. VERY messy. I have chocolate every where! My baking sheets, the spatula, counter from transferring off the sheets.3 stars for taste but that's it.
1968Debra

Dec 19, 2010

I love the taste, but they are very gooey to make. I am wondering if I just cut a caramel in have and placed in on the wafer, then melt it in the oven to soften it, then add the chocolate on top of that. Just a thought.