Caramel Cups

Caramel Cups

Pastry Ingredients:

• 6 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups flour

Filling Ingredients:

• 14 oz. pkg. caramels
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk

Frosting Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup solid shortening
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2/3 cup evaporated milk
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• chopped pecans, if desired

Directions:

1. PASTRY: Mix cream cheese and butter together. Add flour. Roll into 1″ balls and press into miniature tart pans. Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.
2. FILLING: Melt caramels and milk in double boiler and pour slowly into baked cups and cool.
3. FROSTING: Beat butter and shortening until fluffy. Continue to beat while adding sugar slowly. Add milk and vanilla while beating. Frost and sprinkle with pecans.