Chocolate Caramel Wafers

To keep my holiday cooking quick, I've come to rely on fast recipes like this one. The crunchy-chewy tidbits are our youngster's favorite.

Chocolate Caramel Wafers

Average Rating: 3.9

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 5 min./batch
YIELD: 7 dozen.

Ingredients

  • 1 package (14 ounces) caramels
  • 1/4 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 package (12 ounces) vanilla wafers
  • 8 plain milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each), broken into squares
  • Chopped pecans, optional

Instructions

  • 1. Place caramels and milk in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 minutes or until melted. Stir until smooth. Spread over vanilla wafers; place on ungreased baking sheets.
  • 2. Top each with a chocolate square. Place in a 225° oven for 1-2 minutes or until chocolate is melted. Spread with an icing knife. Sprinkle with pecans if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cookie: 60 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 31mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.