Chocolate Covered Caramels
A Chocolate Covered Caramel is the most popular choice in a box of chocolates. Make your own caramel truffles that taste better than store-bought ones!
Servings 12 servings
Calories 140kcal
Ingredients
- 12 caramels
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon shortening
- ¼ cup white candy melts
- ¼ teaspoon shortening
Instructions
- Put the chocolate chips and one teaspoon of shortening in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 30 seconds and then stir. Continue microwaving on high in 15-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until smooth.
- Dip the caramels in the melted chocolate and place on parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Allow the chocolate to cool and harden at room temperature.
- Put the candy melts (or use white chocolate chips) and 1/4 teaspoon of shortening in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at 50% power for 30 seconds and then stir. Continue microwaving on high in 15-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until smooth.
- Drizzle over the chocolate covered caramels.
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Storage
Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 1-2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
