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    Chocolate Billionaires

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    Chocolate billionaires are a tasty candy that features Rice Krispies and pecans that are coated with caramel and then dipped in chocolate! These bite-sized treats are crazy delicious and perfect for any occasion! It's hard to believe they are so good when they only use 6 ingredients!

    Easy Chocolate Billionaires

    These chocolate billionaires have a deliciously chewy and crunchy caramel interior with a smooth rich milk chocolate coating. They are great for making to share with large crowds at holiday parties or simply gifting for any occasion!

    You'll love how easy it is to make these tasty confections! With only 6 ingredients and a cook time of 10 minutes, you can't go wrong with this delicious bite-sized candy!

    Best chocolate billionaires candies recipe with crucnhy caramel filling and rich chocolate coating.
    Chocolate billionaires are incredibly easy bite-sized treats perfect for any occasion!
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    • Easy Chocolate Billionaires
    • 🥘 Chocolate Billionaires Ingredients
    • 🔪 How To Make Chocolate Billionaires
    • 💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes
    • 🥡 Storing 
    • ❓ FAQ
    • 🍫 More Tasty Chocolate Recipes
    • 📋 Recipe

    🥘 Chocolate Billionaires Ingredients

    All of these ingredients can be found at your local supermarket. Feel free to customize this candy however you'd like, you could even use different nuts if you don't like pecans!

    Best chocolate billionaires candy recipe ingredients measured out and ready to start making for the holidays.
    • Caramels - 14 ounces of unwrapped caramel squares or one standard-sized bag. I like Kraft brand caramels best for a creamier caramel consistency.
    • Water -3 tablespoons of water.
    • Pecans - 1 ½ cups of chopped pecans.
    • Rice Krispies -1 cup of Kellogg's Rice Krispies cereal or puffed rice cereal.
    • Chocolate Chips - 3 cups of milk chocolate chips.
    • Shortening - 1 ½ teaspoon of shortening.

    *Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*

    🔪 How To Make Chocolate Billionaires

    With only 10 minutes of cooking time, it can't get easier than making these delicious chocolate billionaires! You will need a saucepan, baking sheets, and some glass bowls (microwave-safe).

    This candy recipe yields about 36 servings. There is enough to keep a dozen for yourself and gift the other two to friends, family, or coworkers!

    Make the Candy Filling

    Chocolate billionaires process photo 1 ready to melt the unwrapped caramel candies.
    Chocolate billionaires process photo 2 melted caramel in the saucepan.
    Chocolate billionaires process photo 3 dry ingredients mixed into the caramel.
    Chocolate billionaires process photo 4 portioning out the caramel coated filling.
    Chocolate billionaires process photo 5 caramel, Rice Krispies, pecan filling setting.
    1. Prep. To begin, prepare 2 baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper (or wax paper that has been greased).
    2. Heat caramels. Add your 4 ounces of caramels and 3 tablespoons of water to a large saucepan and place it over low heat.
    3. Melt caramels. Cook, occasionally stirring until the caramels have melted and the mixture is smooth.
    4. Add ingredients. Gently stir in the 1 cup of Rice Krispies and 1 ½ cups of chopped pecans until well combined.
    5. Chill candy. Drop rounded teaspoons of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets. Transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator and allow them to chill for 10 minutes.

    Make the Chocolate Coating

    Chocolate billionaires process photo 6 combine the chocolate chips with shortening.
    Chocolate billionaires process photo 7 melted chocolate.
    Chocolate billionaires process photo 8 coating the candies.
    Chocolate billionaires process photo 9 drying the chocolate coating.
    1. Combine the chocolate coating ingredients. Meanwhile, combine 3 cups of chocolate chips and 1 ½ teaspoons of shortening in a microwave-safe bowl.
    2. Microwave chocolate. Microwave the chocolate for 30 seconds and then stir. Continue to heat the chocolate in 15-second increments, stirring in between each one, until melted and smooth.
    3. Cover candy with chocolate. Remove the chilled candy from the fridge and dip each ball into the melted chocolate, using a fork to flip the candy over, making sure to coat the candy entirely. Then, place the chocolate-coated balls back onto the baking sheet.
    4. Set chocolate. Place the baking sheets back into the refrigerator until the chocolate has set.

    Chocolate billionaires would make a wonderful addition to any sort of gift basket for sharing! Serve along with other festive treats like my reindeer chow and chocolate frosting fudge! Enjoy!

    💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes

    • While a teaspoon may seem like a small amount, it is really all you need for each candy. Once you dunk them in the chocolate, they will get larger. You can use a small cookie scoop or melon baller for easy scooping!
    • You can check out my guide for melting chocolate chips for more information!
    • If you want more Rice Krispies than pecans, you can swap the amount and use 1½ cups of Rice Krispies and 1 cup of pecans. Feel free to adjust the amounts to your liking, as long as they total 2½ cups between the two of them. 
    • I recommend using a high-quality brand for your chocolate chips, like Ghirardelli.
    Best chocolate billionaires candies in mini muffin liners for easy sharing.

    🥡 Storing 

    Keep your chocolate billionaires in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. 

    These candies can be frozen in a freezer-safe bag for up to 1 month. Simply allow them to defrost before enjoying them. 

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    ❓ FAQ

    Can I Use A Different Nut To Make Chocolate Billionaires?

    Absolutely! Peanuts, cashews, walnuts, or macadamia nuts would be delicious too if you are not a fan of pecans or have an allergy. You may leave them whole or chop any of the nuts that you choose!

    Can I Use Other Chocolate To Make Chocolate Billionaires?

    Yes! This recipe calls for milk chocolate chips, but you could use dark chocolate or white chocolate chips if you prefer. If you have some chocolate melting discs on hand you could use those too!

    Can You Freeze Chocolate Billionaires?

    Yes, you can! Store any extra billionaires in a plastic Ziploc storage bag for up to 1 month. Make sure to defrost in the fridge before serving.

    Best chocolate billionaires candy recipe stacked in a bowl with the center showing on the top candy.

    🍫 More Tasty Chocolate Recipes

    • Chocolate Blossom Cookies - This delicious recipe feature rich and soft chocolate cookies topped with a Hershey's kiss.
    • Chocolate Nice Cream - A healthy version of chocolate ice cream featuring ripe bananas and cocoa powder!
    • Chocolate Birthday Cake - This easy-to-make birthday cake is for all chocolate lovers!
    • Chocolate Peppermint Cookies - These winter cookies combine 3 different rich chocolates and crushed candy canes!
    • Chocolate Pumpkin Pie - A tasty and unique twist on everyone's favorite fall pumpkin pie recipe!
    • Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars - These popular pie bars are made with a cream cheese crust topped with chocolate filling and crunchy pecans!

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    Chocolate Billionaires

    Chocolate billionaires are a tasty candy that features Rice Krispies and pecans that are coated with caramel and then dipped in chocolate! These bite-sized treats are crazy delicious and perfect for any occasion! It's hard to believe they are so good when they only use 6 ingredients!
    Author | Angela
    Servings: 36 servings
    Calories: 151kcal
    Prep 0 minutes
    Cooking 10 minutes
    Chill Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
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    Ingredients
     

    • 14 oz caramels (unwrapped)
    • 3 tablespoon water
    • 1½ cups pecans (chopped)
    • 1 cup Rice Krispies
    • 3 cups milk chocolate chips
    • 1½ teaspoon shortening

    Instructions

    • To begin, prepare 2 baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper (or wax paper that has been greased).
    • Add your caramels and water to a large saucepan and place it over low heat.
      14 oz caramels, 3 tablespoon water
    • Cook, stirring occasionally until the caramels have melted and the mixture is smooth.
    • Gently stir in the Rice Krispies and chopped pecans until well combined.
      1½ cups pecans, 1 cup Rice Krispies
    • Drop rounded teaspoons of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets. Transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator and allow them to chill for 10 minutes.
    • Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe bowl, combine your chocolate chips and shortening.
      3 cups milk chocolate chips, 1½ teaspoon shortening
    • Microwave the chocolate for 30 seconds and then stir. Continue to heat the chocolate in 15-second increments, stirring in between each one, until melted and smooth.
    • Remove the chilled candy from the fridge and dip each ball into the melted chocolate, using a fork to flip the candy over, making sure to coat the candy entirely. Then, place the chocolate-coated balls back onto the baking sheet.
    • Place the baking sheets back into the refrigerator until the chocolate has set.

    Equipment You May Need

    Saucepan
    Glass Bowls (Microwave Safe)
    Baking Sheet

    Notes

    • While a teaspoon may seem like a small amount, it is really all you need for each candy. Once you dunk them in the chocolate, they will get larger. You can use a small cookie scoop or melon baller for easy scooping!
    • You can check out my guide for melting chocolate chips for more information!
    • If you want more Rice Krispies than pecans, you can swap the amount and use 1½ cups of Rice Krispies and 1 cup of pecans. Feel free to adjust the amounts to your liking, as long as they total 2½ cups between the two of them. 
    • I recommend using a high-quality brand for your chocolate chips, like Ghirardelli!
    • To store: Keep your chocolate billionaires in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. 
    • To freeze: These candies can be frozen in a freezer-safe bag for up to 1 month. Simply allow them to defrost before enjoying them. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 151kcal (8%) | Carbohydrates: 20g (7%) | Protein: 2g (4%) | Fat: 8g (12%) | Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 3mg (1%) | Sodium: 41mg (2%) | Potassium: 41mg (1%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 17g (19%) | Vitamin A: 92IU (2%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 36mg (4%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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