Mini Caramel Cookie Tarts

Caramel tarts with a sweet and creamy frosting. They make wonderful party favors.

• Calories: 221 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup evaporated milk
• ¼ cup shortening
• 1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels
• ⅓ cup evaporated milk
• 3 tablespoons coffee-flavored liqueur
• 48 (3 inch) tart shells, baked

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In the top half of a double boiler melt the caramel with the coffee liqueur or rum and 1/2 cup evaporated milk. Cook until smooth, melted and slightly thickened. Pour caramel mixture into the tart shells and let cool.

Step 2

Beat the shortening, sugar, vanilla, butter or margarine and 1/3 cup evaporated milk together until fluffy. Frost cooled tarts.