Holiday Tasting Party Recipes

RECIPE NAME:  CARAMEL NUT TART

INGREDIENTS:
1 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 Tbs. firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
35 Kraft caramels
1/3 cup whipping cream
1 Tbs. instant coffee granules
3 cups toasted pecan pieces
1 square semi-sweet baking chocolate

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Mix the first four ingredients.  Press firmly in the bottom and 1-inch up the side of a 10 inch spring form pan.  Bake 10 minutes or until lightly browned.  Cool on wire rack.

Combine next three ingredients in a large microwave bowl.  Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes, stirring every minute.  Once caramels are completely melted, add pecans.  Spread caramel mixture evenly over the crust.

Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.  Drizzle with melted chocolate square.  Store in refrigerator.

MY NAME:  Kim Moody