Caramel Truffles - caramels

Method

• Line an 8 inch square dish with plastic wrap and set aside.
• In a microwave safe bowl, combine the caramels, milk chocolate chips and cream.
• Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute; stir.
• Microwave 1 minute longer, stirring every 15 seconds or until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth.
• Spread into prepared dish; refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
• Using plastic wrap, lift candy out of pan.
• Cut into 30 pieces, rolling each piece into a 1 inch ball.
• Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.
• In microwave safe bowl, melt semisweet chips and shortening; stir until smooth.
• Dip caramels in chocolate and place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets.
• Refrigerate until firm.