Chocolate Caramel Wafers

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Susan Laubach

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Apr. 14, 2023

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.

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Chocolate Caramel Wafers

Yield:7 dozen
Prep:25 min
Cook:5 min

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
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Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.