Description
Chocolate Billionaires are indulgent no-bake candy clusters made with chewy caramel, crunchy pecans, crisp rice cereal, and coated in smooth milk chocolate. Perfect for gifting or holiday treats, they deliver a delicious balance of creamy, crunchy, and chewy textures in every bite.
Ingredients
- 14 ounces soft caramels, unwrapped
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
- 1 cup Rice Krispies cereal
- 3 cups milk chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 teaspoons shortening
Instructions
- Line two baking sheets with waxed paper and lightly grease to prevent sticking.
- In a heavy saucepan over low heat, melt the caramels with water, stirring constantly until smooth.
- Stir in chopped pecans and Rice Krispies until evenly coated.
- Drop mixture by teaspoonfuls onto prepared sheets and refrigerate for 10 minutes until firm.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each chilled cluster into melted chocolate, coating completely. Let excess chocolate drip off.
- Return to baking sheets and refrigerate for 15–20 minutes until chocolate is fully set.
- Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Keep heat low when melting caramel to prevent scorching.
- Chill clusters before dipping for easier handling.
- Substitute coconut oil for shortening if desired.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before chocolate sets for a sweet-salty finish.
- Store in a cool place to maintain chocolate firmness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
