Caramel Macadamia Pralines

A recipe made with nuts, caramel, and two types of chocolate, these macadamia pralines are a quick and easy candy the whole family will love.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 mins
• Total Time: 23 mins
• Calories: 778 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 (11.5 ounce) package milk chocolate chips
• 8 ½ ounces macadamia nuts
• 1 (2.5 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
• 1 tablespoon butter flavored shortening
• 6 (1 ounce) squares extra dark chocolate squares (such as Hershey's®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.