Caramel Cups Recipe
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Caramel Cups

By: Dawn 
"These are a crowd pleaser. They have a flaky crust wih a creamy caramel filling."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (25)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 48 tassies
 

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1/3 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Combine the cream cheese, butter or margarine and flour. Mix to form a dough. Pinch off 48 equal pieces and press into mini tassie pans.
  3. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes or until lightly brown. Cool slightly. Be careful taking out of pans, they break easily.
  4. In the microwave on medium high heat. Melt the caramels and 1/2 cup evaporated milk. Stir until creamy. Pour into melted caramel into shells and top with frosting.
  5. To Make Frosting: Beat the sugar, 1/3 cup evaporated milk, shortening and vanilla until light and creamy.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 148 | Total Fat: 10.4g | Cholesterol: 16mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2005 by Kristen   view full review
Delicious!! A hit at all of my holiday parties. I'll be careful next time not to fill the cups...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2007 by LGLASSER   view full review
These are fantastic. I have made these and eveyone loves the. You have to press the dough...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2009 by 4girlzmom   view full review
These can also be made with the Athens phyllo dough or PepperRidge Farm's Puff Pastry rolled...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2002 by DENIESE   view full review
These were wonderful! They were gone before all the other cookies we made.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2004 by GR8TWEETS   view full review
These were pleasant however I did not ice them. I just could not bring myself to make an icing...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2003 by JERRIYES   view full review
I have one word to describe these...AWESOME. They are easy to make and delicious to eat. Just...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2003 by STREETANGEL   view full review
Oh My!!! AWESOME!! A bit of work, but SOOOOOOOO worth it!!!! I first had Caramel Cups a few...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2008 by LUCYNA77   view full review
These are okay. I am not a big fan of the tart crusts. They just tasted a bit blah and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2006 by Ann   view full review
Too putsy, tasteless and fatty. Ick!
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2011 by Joe C.   view full review
I was making these for my friend Tania who loves caramel. I won't be sharing these because I...

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