Caramel Chocolate Treasures Recipes

CHOCOLATE CARAMELS

Steps:

• Line a 9x5-in. loaf pan with foil and grease the foil with butter; set aside., In a large heavy saucepan, bring the sugar, corn syrup and chocolate to a boil over medium heat; stir until smooth. Add 1/2 cup cream; cook, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage). Add another 1/2 cup cream; return mixture to 234° (soft-ball stage). Add the remaining cream; cook to 245° (firm-ball stage)., Immediately pour into prepared pan (do not scrape saucepan). Let stand until firm, about 5 hours or overnight. Using foil, lift candy out of pan. Discard foil; cut candy into 1-in. squares using a buttered knife. Wrap individually in waxed paper; twist ends.

CARAMEL PECAN TREASURES

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl cream butter and brown sugar.
• Beat in vanilla.
• Combine the flour and baking powder,gradually add to the creamed mixture.
• Roll into 1 inch balls.
• Place 2 inches apart onto baking sheet,flatten slightly.
• Bake at 325 for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
• Remove to wire racks to cool.
• Place one caramel on each cookie.
• Melt the chocolate chips and shortening.
• Drizzle over the cooled cookies.
• Sprinkle with the pecans.
• Let stand until firm.

CREAMY CARAMEL TREASURE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees, grease or paper line 12 muffin cups.
• Place pecans in medium bowl, press brownies into pecans, coating well, place into prepared cups.
• Bake for 22-25 minutes or until edges are set, remove pan to wire rack, gently press 1 treasure into each brownie, cool completely, remove from pan.
• Microwave chocolate chips in small, heavy duty plastic bag on high power for 30 to 45 seconds;knead.
• Microwave at additional 10 to 20 second intervals, kneading until smooth, cut tiny corner from bag; squeeze to drizzle over brownies.