I almost have to make these last for special occasions, otherwise I would eat most of them. REALLY good cookie... I now have 12 tassie pans, so a double recipe can be made easily. CYH! Cyndi

Caramel Dream Tassies

14 oz. pkg. caramels (unwrapped, )
3/4 c. evaporated milk, divided
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. shortening
2/3 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
ground nuts

Melt caramels with 1/2 c. milk in microwave or double boiler. Spoon into baked Tassie shells, about 2/3 full.

In a small bowl, blend butter and shortening, mixing well. Set aside for 20 minutes. In another bowl, blend sugar, remaining 1/4 c. milk, and vanilla. Set aside for 20 minutes.

Combine the two bowls into a large bowl. Using a mixer, whip on high until cream. Spoon this frosting on top of caramel layer, sprinkle with ground nuts.

Makes 4 dozen cookies. Best to use miniature cupcake papers in pans.

Dough (need to double for the above caramel recipe):
3 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. butter, softened
1 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt (opt.)

Mix well. Shape into 24 small balls. Place in tassie pans (miniature cupcake/muffin pans). Press up sides gently. Bake as directed. Makes 2 dozen.