Chocolate Billionaires

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From the kitchen of Valerie Mckelvey

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Recipe Details

Total Time:

not specified

Yields:
Tags:

about 4 dozen
Contains nuts, Gluten‑free, Good for parties/potlucks, Kid friendly, Travels well

Ingredients

1 package (14 ounce) caramels, about 68
3 tablespoons water
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
1 cup coarsely crushed crisp rice cereal
2 cups milk chocolate chips
1/3 bar paraffin wax

Directions

In top of double boiler over low heat or in microwave, melt caramels with water.
Remove from heat and stir in pecans and cereal.
Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased waxed paper.
Chill until firm.
In top of double boiler over low heat, melt chocolate chips and paraffin.
Use a double boiler rather than a microwave for this step, as you will need to work over the pot in order to keep the chocolate melted.
Dip caramel/pecan/cereal drops in melted chocolate.
Place on waxed paper and chill until set.
Store in airtight container.

Reviews

Arkirose1 says:

I have made them several times. I just don�t put the cereal in them. They are AMAZING! Just like Millionaires!!

12/5/2019 9:15:43 PM

NancyMillerRounds says:

My friend knew exactly what this was--she was from Texas! This is a keeper. Try these suggestions: Does the candy taste good before you tip it? If so, then it is the chocolate. I used Guittard Melt'n Mold without the paraffin.