47 Recipes That Prove Chocolate and Caramel Are a Match Made in Heaven

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47 Recipes That Prove Chocolate and Caramel Are a Match Made in Heaven2/47 Millionaire Candy 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Millionaire Candy Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 33 min Servings 7 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Of the 35 kinds of candy I make each Christmas, millionaire candy is by far the favorite of family and friends. These treats taste like a million bucks!—Theda Andres, Appleton, Wisconsin 3/47 Dark Chocolate-Caramel Macchiato Pie 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Dark Chocolate-Caramel Macchiato Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 10 servings

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One of my first entries in the National Pie Championship was this impressive pie with coffee flavor and cool chocolate curls on top. —Amy Mills, Sebring, Florida 4/47 Caramel Bars 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Salted Caramel Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After over 20 years of making this shortbread, I’ve finally found the perfect pairing—salted caramel and dark chocolate. So I layered them with my favorite shortbread crust. —Lisa Glenn, Sarasota, Florida 5/47

They were my favorite then and still are today

Chocolate Caramels 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 32 pieces (1-1/4 pounds) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I was growing up, my mom made these delicious candies every Christmas. They were my favorite then and still are today. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin 6/47 Chocolate Caramel Wafers 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 7 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: 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. Millionaire

BarsWhat’s better than homemade shortbread?

BarsWhat’s better than homemade shortbread? The million-dollar version of shortbread: millionaire bars. They’re topped with scratch-made caramel, chocolate ganache and flaky sea salt. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Go to Recipe 7/47 8/47 Caramel Whiskey Cookies 8 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 40 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Yogurt replaces part of the butter in this traditional cookie, but you would never know. I get a lot of requests for these and can’t make a cookie tray without them. —Priscilla Yee, Concord, California 9/47

Just make sure to cut cookie bars small—they’re super rich

Behr Track Cookie Bars 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 40 min Servings about 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The holidays are the perfect time to indulge in these ooey-gooey, salty-sweet peanut butter bars. A lot of people comment that the pretzels in the filling are a pleasant surprise. Just make sure to cut cookie bars small—they’re super rich. —Megan Behr, Marion, Iowa Copycat SamoasWho doesn’t love Girl Scout Cookies? This recipe for homemade Samoa cookies (aka Caramel deLites) may be better than the real thing. —Lauren Habermehl,

This is the absolute easiest recipe to make!

Milwaukee, Wisconsin Go to Recipe 10/47 11/47 Turtle Chips Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Salty-sweet, crunchy-chewy—so many sensations in one delectable bite. This is the absolute easiest recipe to make! Both kids and adults will be reaching for this goodie. —Leigh Ann Stewart, Hopkinsville, Kentucky 12/47 Salted Caramel Cappuccino Cheesecake 23 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Salted Caramel Cappuccino Cheesecake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After spending

years living in Seattle, I’ve become a coffee junkie!

years living in Seattle, I’ve become a coffee junkie! I had to relocate across the country for a time, so I created this cheesecake with the flavors of salted caramel, coffee and espresso. It lifted me up on days when I felt blue about leaving one of the world’s amazing coffee destinations. —Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington 13/47 Chocolate Caramel Bars 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Caramel Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Taking dessert or another treat to a church or school potluck is

never a problem for me

never a problem for me. I jump at the chance to offer these rich, chocolaty bars. —Steve Mirro, Cape Coral, Florida 14/47 Chocolate Caramel Hazelnut Pie 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love chocolate, caramel and hazelnuts, so I came up with a recipe that has all three. If you don’t have a food processor, place crust ingredients in a zip-top freezer bag and smash with a rolling pin. —Debbie Anderson, Mount Angel, Oregon 15/47 Salted Caramel Brownies Test Kitchen Approved

Swirl it into the brownie batter so the caramel bakes right in

Salted Caramel Brownies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Those looking to amp up a batch of brownies only need to turn their attention to an easy, homemade salted caramel. Swirl it into the brownie batter so the caramel bakes right in. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan 16/47 Jamaican Chocolate Cookies with Caramel Creme 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Jamaican Chocolate Cookies with Caramel Creme Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings about 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From

These bites are smothered with homemade caramel

the Recipe Creator: I made these for an office party cookie contest—not a crumb was left on the platter! —Noelle Myers, Grand Forks, North Dakota 17/47 Caramel Pretzel Bites 40 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 6 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this recipe wanting to make my own version of a popular candy store pretzel log dipped in caramel, chocolate and nuts. These bites are smothered with homemade caramel. —Michilene Klaver, Grand Rapids, Michigan 18/47 Chai Truffle Tart 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 55 min Servings

16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My chai-flavored tart boasts chocolate and caramel layers tucked inside a salty pretzel crust. Truffles on top make it extra indulgent. —Chantal Bourbon, Montreal, Quebec 19/47 Salted Peanut Rolls 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings about 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A Christmas gift of homemade candy is always a hit with sweet tooths. I dip these peanut rolls in chocolate, but they’re yummy plain, too. —Elizabeth Hokanson, Arborg, Manitoba 20/47 Chocolate Caramel Cupcakes Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME

We like them with ice cream

Total Time 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You only need a few baking staples to throw together these gooey delights. Boxed cake mix and a can of frosting make them fast, but caramel, walnuts and chocolate chips tucked inside make them memorable. We like them with ice cream. —Bev Spain, Belleville, Ohio 21/47 Caramel Nut Crunch Pie Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This cool and creamy pie has a lot going for it. It’s easy to make, it can be assembled

well in advance to save time, and it’s impressive enough to serve guests

well in advance to save time, and it’s impressive enough to serve guests. To make this dessert even more decadent and delicious, you can chop extra peanuts and candy bars and crumble a few more cookies to sprinkle over the top. —Andrea Bolden, Unionville, Tennessee 22/47 Cake Mix Brownies 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cake Mix Brownies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 40 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These cake mix brownies are a mashup of two of my favorite desserts. A woman I worked with gave me a

I wondered what they would taste like together, so I tried it

recipe for chocolate caramel brownies, and I had a recipe for yellow cake mix bars. I wondered what they would taste like together, so I tried it. I’ve been making them ever since! —Staci Mergenthal, Verdi, Minnesota 23/47 Chocolate Spice Cake with Caramel Icing 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I found this recipe back in the late ’80s and knew it was a special cake. The caramel icing can be a little tricky because you have to work quickly, but it’s so worth it! —Mariann James,

Ferguson, Missouri 24/47 Caramel Brownies 49 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Caramel Brownies Recipe photo by Laura Scherb for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love to cook. My family can’t possibly eat all the sweets I whip up, so my co-workers are more than happy to sample them—particularly these rich, chewy caramel brownies that are full of gooey caramel, chocolate chips and crunchy walnuts. —Clara Bakke, Coon Rapids, Minnesota 25/47 Caramel Pecan Shortbread 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings about 4 dozen

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