Caramel Cups

These are a crowd pleaser. They have a flaky crust wih a creamy caramel filling.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 148 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup butter
• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup shortening
• ½ cup evaporated milk
• 1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels
• ⅓ cup evaporated milk
• 6 ounces cream cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine the cream cheese, butter or margarine and flour. Mix to form a dough. Pinch off 48 equal pieces and press into mini tassie pans.

Step 3

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes or until lightly brown. Cool slightly. Be careful taking out of pans, they break easily.

Step 4

In the microwave on medium high heat. Melt the caramels and 1/2 cup evaporated milk. Stir until creamy. Pour into melted caramel into shells and top with frosting.

Step 5

To Make Frosting: Beat the sugar, 1/3 cup evaporated milk, shortening and vanilla until light and creamy.