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    Caramel Cup Tassies


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    List of Ingredients




    Makes 2 dozen

    1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
    2 cups all-purpose flour
    1 cup butter flavored shortening
    1 (16 ounce) bag caramels
    1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
    2 teaspoons coffee flavored liqueur
    1/2 cup butter
    1/2 cup shortening
    2/3 cup white sugar
    1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
    2 teaspoons coffee flavored liqueur

    Recipe



    1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

    2 Beat together the cream cheese, flour, and 1 cup of the butter flavored shortening until well combined. Press dough into a mini muffin tin.

    3 Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 18 minutes.

    4 Melt the caramels in the microwave or on the stovetop. Add 1 (5 ounce) can of the evaporated milk and 2 teaspoons of the coffee liqueur. Set aside to thicken.

    5 To Make The Topping: Combine the butter, the remaining 1/2 cup shortening, the remaining 5 ounces evaporated milk, white sugar and 2 teaspoons coffee flavored liqueur. Beat for at least 8 minutes.

    6 To Assemble: Pour caramel mixture into the baked cups, filling them halfway. Wait 10 minutes and then top with the topping mix. Sprinkle with ground pecans, if desired.

 

 

 


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