"Treat family and friends to these delectable truffle-like candies—they're as fancy as those you'll find at the candy shop!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/4cup packed brown sugar
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1tablespoon instant espresso coffee powder or granules
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2/3cup sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
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12oz vanilla-flavored candy coating (almond bark), chopped
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12caramels, unwrapped
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1/4cup semisweet chocolate chips
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1tablespoon whipping cream
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72large pecan halves (about 1 1/2 cups)
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10to 12 oz milk, semisweet or dark chocolate, or vanilla-flavored candy coating (almond bark), chopped
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3tablespoons shortening
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Unsweetened baking cocoa or additional instant espresso coffee powder or granules, if desired