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 almond bark and packaged with ribbon, they make a pretty gift.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 15

Ingredients

• 26  caramels
• 1  cup  milk chocolate chips
• 1⁄4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 1⁄3 cups  semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1  tablespoon shortening

Directions

1. Line an 8-in. square dish with plastic wrap; set aside.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the caramels, milk chocolate chips and cream. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute; stir. Microwave 1 minutes longer, stirring every 15 seconds or until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth.
3. Spread into prepared dish; refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.
4. Using plastic wrap, lift candy out of pan. Cut into 30 pieces; roll each piece into a 1-in. ball.
5. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.
6. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt semi-sweet chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip caramels in chocolate and place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets.
7. Refrigerate until firm. Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.