caramels

This is the first dessert disappear at a party long before the other desserts.  The rich, fatty taste of the macadamia nut goes with the chocolate and caramel.  You can also use mini marshmallows instead of caramels. Ingredients : 1 lb. bittersweet or milk chocolate, chopped 1 cup macadamia nuts, halved 1 cup coarsely chopped caramels Cooking Procedures : Heat chocolate in a heavy pot over low heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until chocolate melts. Stir in macadamia nuts and caramels.  Remove from heat. Drop onto parchment-lined baking sheets in mounds of about 1 tbsp. Refrigerate until firm. Makes about 24. Read more »