Dessert Tortillas With Caramel

From Bettina Chinn at Madison Middle School.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6-8
• Yields: 24 tortillas

Ingredients

• 6  flour tortillas, cut in quarters (6-inch size)
•  cooking oil, for frying
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 18  caramels
• 1⁄4 cup  pure  unsweetened orange juice

Directions

1. Fry tortillas in 3/4" hot oil until crisp and golden, turning once; drain. Toss with combined sugar and cinnamon. Melt caramels and orange juice over low heat, stirring until smooth. Serve with tortillas. Microwave: Microwave caramels and juice in a 2- cup measuring cup or 1 quart bowl on high for 1 1/2 minutes; stir. Return to microwave for 1 minute or until smooth, stirring every 30 seconds.