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bea's millionaires

(17 ratings)
BeachChic avatar
Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Bea L.
@BeachChic
Emerald Isle, NC

Chocolate, caramel, and nuts...that's what I'm talking about! These will melt in your mouth. These are a little time-consuming but well worth the effort. I like these better than turtles because the caramel doesn't stick to your teeth. I think it's because the caramel is mixed with the sweetened condensed milk. It's so creamy inside the chocolate, and it's hard to quit eating them. WARNING: very addictive!

Blue Ribbon Recipe

These Bea's Millionaires are similar to turtles you can buy at a fancy candy shop, but so much better. The combination of condensed milk and caramel is super rich. Pieces of savory pecans help to balance the sweetness. After being covered in chocolate, the blend of chocolate, caramel, and nuts is luscious. These homemade candies are a great hostess gift, or add them to a holiday goodie tray or Easter basket. They're rich, so make sure not to make them too big.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(17 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 10 Hr
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For bea's millionaires

  • 14 oz
    caramels (50 pieces)
  • 14 oz
    can sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
  • 3 c
    pecans, coarsely chopped
  • 24 oz
    chocolate almond bark candy coating

How To Make bea's millionaires

Test Kitchen Tips
We spooned the pecan caramel mixture onto a well-oiled piece of waxed paper so the candies would not stick. A sprinkle of sea salt can be added if you like a touch of salt with chocolate.
  • Melting caramels and milk.
    1
    Slowly melt caramels and milk in a medium-sized saucepan.
  • Adding chopped pecans.
    2
    Add chopped pecans and mix well.
  • Letting the mixture cool.
    3
    Remove from heat and let the mixture cool for about 30 minutes to an hour. This way they'll hold their shape better. Meanwhile, line two large cookie sheets with foil and lightly grease with cooking spray. Drop clusters by using a tablespoon onto prepared cookie sheets. Place in refrigerator or freezer for a few hours to firm them up. I sometimes leave them in the freezer overnight but a couple of hours or so works great, too.
  • Melting the chocolate bark.
    4
    Slowly melt the chocolate bark by following the directions on the package.
  • Dipping clusters in the chocolate.
    5
    Dip each cluster into chocolate, covering all sides.
  • Caramel inside of Bea's Millionaires.
    6
    Place onto waxed paper and let harden. TIP: Only take out one cookie sheet at a time from the fridge/freezer because they soften quickly.
  • 7
    Note: I use the chocolate almond bark from Wal-Mart. I melt the whole package and once I have covered all the millionaires I then chocolate cover pecans, peanuts, raisins or peanut butter between crackers to use up all the chocolate. TIP: These freeze very well. You can even eat them right from the freezer with no thawing. TIP: You can use half a package of white and dark chocolate. This gives it a milk chocolate taste that I love.
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