Caramel Cups

by cabinhermit

Prep time: 0:30 Overall time: 1:00

SERVINGS

36 servings scale / convert

INGREDIENTS

SHELL
6 oz. Softened Cream Cheese
2 sticks Soft Oleo or Butter
2 cups Flour

FILLING
1 pkg. Light Kraft Caramels
1/2 cup Evaporated Milk

ICING
1/2 cup Oleo or Butter
1/2 cup Crisco
2/3 cup White Sugar
3/4 cup Evaporated Milk
1 tsp. Vanilla

INSTRUCTIONS

SHELL:
Beat together cream cheese and butter. Gradually add in flour. Mix well, and form into small tart pan. (Or mini muffin pan). Bake at 350 for 15 minutes.

FILLING:
In a medium sized saucepan, stir together milk and caramels over medium-low heat until melted and smooth. *Stirring constantly to avoid scorching. Spoon into baked tart shells, and let cool completely.

ICING:
Beat all ingredients together until mixture stands in stiff peaks. Spoon or pipe on top of cooled caramel cups. Sprinkle with nuts (optional).

CHEF COMMENTS

A good friend of my mother's makes this every year at her Cookie Swap party...And every year, it's the one treat I look forward to!

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