Chocolate Billionaires
These indulgent Chocolate Billionaires combine chewy caramel, crisp rice cereal, toasted pecans, and a smooth chocolate coating for the ultimate homemade candy.
Ingredients
Candy Base
- 14 oz wrapped soft caramels
- 2 tbsp water or heavy cream
- 1 cup chopped pecans toasted if desired
- 1 cup crispy rice cereal
Chocolate Coating
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp shortening or coconut oil
Instructions
- In a heavy saucepan over low heat, melt the soft caramels with water or cream, stirring continuously until smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in chopped pecans and rice cereal until fully coated.
- Drop small scoops of the caramel mixture onto parchment-lined baking sheets and chill for 10 minutes.
- Melt chocolate chips and shortening together in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each chilled caramel cluster into the melted chocolate, coat thoroughly, and return to the tray.
- Chill for 15–20 minutes until the chocolate is fully set.
Notes
For a gourmet touch, sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before the chocolate sets. Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.