Caramel Truffles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

26 caramels
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 1/3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening

Preparation

Line an 8 inch square dish with plastic wrap and set aside.
In a microwave safe bowl, combine the caramels, milk chocolate chips and cream.
Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute; stir.
Microwave 1 minute longer, stirring every 15 seconds or until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth.
Spread into prepared dish; refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
Using plastic wrap, lift candy out of pan.
Cut into 30 pieces, rolling each piece into a 1 inch ball.
Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.
In microwave safe bowl, melt semisweet chips and shortening; stir until smooth.
Dip caramels in chocolate and place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets.
Refrigerate until firm.