Chocolate Billionaires

Name: Chocolate Billionaires
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: about 2 pounds
Ingredients: 1 package (14 ounces) caramels; 3 tablespoons water; 1-1/2 cups chopped pecans; 1 cup Rice Krispies; 3 cups milk chocolate chips; 1-1/2 teaspoons shortening

Total Time Prep: 45 min. + chilling

Yield about 2 pounds

Test Kitchen Approved

Crunchy, chewy and covered in chocolate—this chocolate billionaires candy is the ultimate sweet treat. It combines caramel, pecans and crispy rice cereal, so it is perfect for gifting or indulging!

Ingredients

1 package (14 ounces) caramels
3 tablespoons water
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
1 cup Rice Krispies
3 cups milk chocolate chips
1-1/2 teaspoons shortening

Directions

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.
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.

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

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