Caramel Cups

Ingredients

• Servings: 48
• 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• to make frosting: beat the sugar, 1/3 cup evaporated milk, shortening and vanilla until light and creamy.