Caramel Truffles

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 chocolate and packaged with ribbon, they're a pretty gift. —Charlotte Midthun, Granite Falls, Minnesota

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.

Test Kitchen Tips
For a bite-sized caramel macchiato, add 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder to the heavy whipping cream.
MacGyver it: To craft a makeshift candy dipper, break the inner tines off a plastic fork, then use the outer tines for lifting the candy.

Editor's Note
This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.
Nutrition Facts
2 truffles: 219 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 55mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.



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