Caramel Nut Chocolates

Name: Caramel Nut Chocolates
Ingredients: 4 1/2 tbsp butter; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 tbsp honey; 1 cup sweetened condensed milk; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 cup unsalted peanuts, chopped coarsely; 1/3 cup ground hazelnuts or almonds; 5.5 oz dark chocolate, 3.5 oz chopped, 2 oz melted; 1 tbsp vegetable shortening; None None red sugar decorations (optional)

10 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

4 1/2 tbsp butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp honey
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsalted peanuts, chopped coarsely
1/3 cup ground hazelnuts or almonds
5.5 oz dark chocolate, 3.5 oz chopped, 2 oz melted
1 tbsp vegetable shortening
None None red sugar decorations (optional)

Directions

1

Melt butter, sugar and honey, stirring constantly, over low heat until sugar dissolves. Add condensed milk and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook, stirring constantly, for about 6 mins, or until mixture caramelizes. Remove from heat and add vanilla, peanuts and hazelnuts. Transfer to a heatproof bowl and let cool for about 10 mins.
2

Shape into balls, each around 1 rounded teaspoon. Transfer to a tray and chill until firm.
3

Melt chopped chocolate and vegetable shortening over a double boiler until melted. Dip chilled balls in chocolate mixture using a fork or skewer, gently drain excess chocolate then carefully transfer to a tray lined with foil or parchment paper. Chill until set.
4

Drizzle melted chocolate decoratively over top of balls and decorate with red sugar decorations, if desired. Chill until set then serve.