Caramel Cups

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup butter
• 6 ounces cream cheese
• 1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels
• 0.5 cup evaporated milk
• 1 cup shortening
• ½ cup white sugar
• 1/3 cup evaporated milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Mix flour, butter, and cream cheese together to form dough. Pinch off 48 equal pieces and press into mini tassie pans.
3. Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 15 minutes. Cool slightly; gently remove cups from the pan. Set aside.
4. Place caramels and 1/2 cup evaporated milk in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave on medium-high heat until mostly melted. Stir until creamy. Pour melted caramel into reserved shells; set aside.
5. Beat shortening, sugar, 1/3 cup evaporated milk, and vanilla together until light and creamy. Top tassies with frosting.