CARAMEL CUPS

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These are a crowd pleaser. They have a flaky crust wih a creamy caramel filling.

Provided by Dawn

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Filled Cookie Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 ounces cream cheese
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter
1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels
½ cup evaporated milk
½ cup white sugar
1 cup shortening
⅓ cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine the cream cheese, butter or margarine and flour. Mix to form a dough. Pinch off 48 equal pieces and press into mini tassie pans.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes or until lightly brown. Cool slightly. Be careful taking out of pans, they break easily.
  • In the microwave on medium high heat. Melt the caramels and 1/2 cup evaporated milk. Stir until creamy. Pour into melted caramel into shells and top with frosting.
  • To Make Frosting: Beat the sugar, 1/3 cup evaporated milk, shortening and vanilla until light and creamy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.4 calories, Carbohydrate 12.9 g, Cholesterol 15.9 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 62.5 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

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