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Title: Caramel Tassies
Categories: Cheese, Candy, Dairy, Chocolate
Yield: 48 servings

1 c Butter, softened
6 oz Cream cheese, softened
2 c All-purpose flour

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14 oz Bag caramels
1/4 c + 3 tb evaporated milk

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1/4 c Shortening
1/4 c Butter; softened
2 c Confectioners' sugar
2 tb Evaporated milk
4 tb Melted dark chocolate; opt

In a large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese for 3-4
minutes until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour and
mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy
to handle.

Roll dough into 1" balls; press onto the bottoms and up
the sides of ungreased miniature muffin cups. Prick
bottoms with a fork. Bake @ 375+|F/190+|C until golden
brown, 15-17 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing
from pans to wire racks.

In a small heavy saucepan over low heat, melt caramels
with milk. Remove from the heat; cool slightly. Using 2
spoons, fill pastry cups with caramel mixture. Cool to
room temperature.

For the frosting, in a small bowl, beat shortening and
butter until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners'
sugar and milk until fluffy. Pipe onto filling. If
desired, drizzle with melted chocolate. Store in the
refrigerator.

Jane Bricker, Scottdale, Pennsylvania

Makes: 4 dozen

RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

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