Chocolate Billionaires

Prep: 15 min Cook: 8 min Serves: 48 Cuisine: American

Chocolate Billionaires are rich, gooey confections with caramel, pecans, and crispy rice, coated in smooth milk chocolate—perfect for sweet indulgence or gifting.

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Ingredients

  • 14 oz. pkg. caramels
  • 3 Tbsp. water
  • 1 1/2 c. coarsely chopped pecans
  • 1 c. coarsely crushed crisp rice cereal
  • 2 c. milk chocolate chips
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable shortening

Instructions

  1. Microwave caramels and water in a 2-quart glass measure on 100% power for 3 minutes, stirring after 1 1/2 minutes.
  2. Stir well; mix in pecans and cereal.
  3. Drop mixture by teaspoonfuls onto greased waxed paper-lined baking sheets.
  4. Insert a toothpick in the center of each candy; chill until firm.
  5. Microwave chocolate chips in a 1-quart glass measure on 100% power for 2 minutes.
  6. Stir in vegetable shortening.
  7. Dip candies into the melted chocolate.
  8. Place onto waxed paper to set.
  9. Chill the candies.
  10. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

609 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5g 10% DV
Total Fat 48.1g 62% DV
Carbs 42.1g 15% DV
Fiber 2.8g 10% DV
Sugar 18.7g 37% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 205mg 9% DV
Potassium 129mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 19mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 284.8mcg 32% DV
Vitamin C 16.6mg 18% DV
Vitamin D 1.9mcg 10% DV
Calcium 56.5mg 4% DV
Iron 8.9mg 49% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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