Dark Chocolate Billionaires Candy is delicious, and this easy confection makes a terrific edible homemade Christmas gift for those special people in your life.
3cupsdark chocolate melting wafers or candy coating
Instructions
Combine the caramels and 1 tablespoon of water in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir until the caramels are melted and the mixture is smooth. This will take 4-5 minutes.
Remove from the heat, add the pecans and Rice Krispies and stir to combine.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto parchment paper or wax paper. Set aside.
Place the melting wafers in a small microwave-safe container and microwave at half-power or defrost setting for 30 seconds. Stir well. Continue to microwave and stir at 15-second intervals until the mixture is smooth.
Dip each piece of candy into the melted chocolate, coating all sides. (I used two wooden skewers to do this or you could use toothpicks.)
Place the dipped candy on parchment paper or wax paper and allow to set.
When the chocolate is fully set, store in an airtight container.
Notes
The first time I made this candy, I used a 1-½ inch scoop, and the candy came out too large. A teaspoon or a melon-baller works much better and produces a beautiful bite-size piece of candy.I found the decorative gift boxes and Christmas tins at Hobby Lobby, but you can also find them online and in other specialty stores during the holidays.Billionaires will keep in an air-tight container on your kitchen counter for four to five days. Or, they can be wrapped up tightly and frozen for up to a month.