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Chocolate Caramel Wafers

Name: Chocolate Caramel Wafers
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 7 dozen
Ingredients: 1 package (14 ounces) caramels; 1/4 cup evaporated milk; 1 package (12 ounces) vanilla wafers; 8 plain milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each), broken into squares; Chopped pecans, optional

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7 Reviews

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Susan Laubach

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Apr. 14, 2023

To keep my holiday cooking quick, I've come to rely on fast recipes like this one. The crunchy-chewy tidbits are our youngster's favorite.

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Chocolate Caramel Wafers

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Yield:7 dozen

Prep:25 min

Cook:5 min

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Ingredients

1 package (14 ounces) caramels
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1 package (12 ounces) vanilla wafers
8 plain milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each), broken into squares
Chopped pecans, optional

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Directions

1
Place caramels and milk in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 minutes or until melted. Stir until smooth. Spread over vanilla wafers; place on ungreased baking sheets.

2
Top each with a chocolate square. Place in a 225° oven for 1-2 minutes or until chocolate is melted. Spread with an icing knife. Sprinkle with pecans if desired.