Caramel Macadamia Pralines - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 1/2 ounces macadamia nuts
1 (2.5 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
2 tablespoons milk
1 (11.5 ounce) package milk chocolate chips
1 tablespoon butter flavored shortening
6 (1 ounce) squares extra dark chocolate squares (such as Hershey's(R))

Preparation

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; place the macadamia nuts into 6 circles 3 to 4 inches across, making sure to fill in the centers of the circles.
Place caramels and milk into a microwave-safe glass bowl; set into microwave. Cook 1 minute; stir. Cook 1 minute; stir until smooth. Pour over macadamia nuts.
Place chocolate chips and shortening into a microwave-safe glass bowl. Melt chocolate mixture in 15-second intervals, stirring after each melting, 1 to 3 minutes. Pour over caramel mixture. Push chocolate squares into the top of each candy. Refrigerate until cool.