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Home » Candy Recipes

No-Bake Chocolate Billionaires

Published: Dec 9, 2010 Last Updated: Apr 23, 2020 by Marye 373 words. | About 2 minutes to read this article.

Homemade chocolate candy is probably one of the best things in the universe and these crispy, chewy, caramelly chocolate billionaires are certainly proof of that.
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My mom didn't cook much except around the holidays. For some reason, during the Christmas season she pulled out all the stops making dense, moist fruitcakes, cookies, date nut bread, and fudge.
Mmmm, fudge.
Traditionally she made the first batch of fudge while we were watching Rudolph and it was usually test-tasted by my dad and myself before it had even set up. Creamy, chocolaty and sprinkled with just the right amount of pecans for a perfect creamy - crunchy ratio, her fudge was something to anticipate all year. All year because she only made it for Christmas.
a collage of images of chocolate candy
Candy is fun to make anytime of the year but I don't usually take the time until the holidays. It seems silly to buy the kids HFCS laden candy bars for a treat when I can make them as well myself without all the junk in them - I just don't take the time.
Silly me.
100 Grand bars have been a favorite of mine since they were created. I love anything with chocolate and caramel, and if you add a little texture to it? Yes please!
These are so simple and they will only take about 30 minutes of your time - if that.They look beautiful on a cookie or candy tray or served with an after dinner espresso.
chocolate candy
No Cook Chocolate Billionaires
  • 1 (14 ounce) package caramels, unwrapped
  • 3 tablespoons water (or bourbon)
  • 1 ½ cups chopped pecans
  • 1  cups Rice Krispies
  • 3 cups  chocolate chips; milk, dark, bittersweet, or a combo
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • Heavy cream as needed to thin the chocolate
  1. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
  2. Combine the caramels and water (or bourbon) and stir over low heat until smooth.
  3. Stir in pecans  and cereal until coated.
  4. Use a melon baller or teaspoon to form balls with the hot mixture.
  5. Cool in the refrigerator until firm.
  6. Meanwhile melt the butter and chocolate in a saucepan until smooth.
  7. Using a fork, dip the pecan ball mixture into the chocolate, covering it completely.
  8. Place on prepared baking sheets and chill.

Makes 3 dozen or so.

 

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About Marye

With a 40 year focus on the importance of family and a passion for southern comfort food, Marye Audet-White is an expert in melding the two together effortlessly. Marye's a NY Times Bestselling author with 10 cookbooks under her belt and her recipes have been featured in Good Housekeeping, Country Living, Today, House Beautiful, Texas Living, Food & Wine, and many more.

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  1. Rachel Farnsworth

    February 02, 2015 at 1:46 pm

    mmmmmm! Now you just need to give a recipe for no-work how-to-become-a billionaire 🙂

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  2. Mischa @ Accidental Farm Wife

    February 02, 2015 at 7:17 am

    Oh these look delicious! I actually have some leftover cocoa krispies from another recipe I might use…more chocolate can't hurt anything, right? 😉

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