Caramel Filled Chocolate Bonbons Recipes

CHOCOLATE-CARAMEL FILLED COOKIES

Steps:

• Make cookie dough as directed on package, stirring in flour with cookie mix. Shape about 1 tablespoon dough around 1 chocolate caramel candy, covering completely. Place 2 inches apart on Reynolds Parchment Paper lined cookie sheets. Bake at 375°F 10 to 12 minutes. Cool; place cookies on cooling racks.
• Microwave chocolate chips and milk uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes or until melted, stirring until blended. Spoon glaze onto each cookie. Top with sprinkles. Let stand until glaze is set.

CHOCOLATE COVERED CARAMELS

Steps:

• Grease an 8 x 8 inch square pan.
• In a heavy 4 quart saucepan melt butter over medium heat; add brown sugar, corn syrup and milk. Stirring constantly, heat to 242 to 248 degrees F (116 to 120 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a firm but pliable ball. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Pour into prepared pan.
• When caramel has cooled and set, cut into 1 inch squares. Chill in refrigerator until firm.
• Melt chocolate with 1 tablespoon butter in the top of a double boiler or in a bowl in the microwave. Stir until smooth.
• Dip caramel squares in chocolate and place on wax paper to cool.

BOOZY CARAMEL BONBONS RECIPE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan with a heavy bottom, combine the sugar, water, and corn syrup and stir. Wash down the sides with a pastry brush dipped in clean water, then place over medium-high heat for 7-10 minutes, at which point the mixture will begin to darken. Swirl the pot to even out the caramelization, and allow the caramel to turn deep amber. Then, stand back and slowly add the cream (the mixture will sputter, rise in the pot, and spit; be very careful) and turn off the heat. Once it is safe, whisk in the heavy cream, until smooth. Whisk in the butter until it melts completely. Whisk in the vanilla seeds, booze, and salt and allow the mixture to cool completely.
• Chop the chocolate into very small pieces and divide the chocolate evenly into one very large bowl and one small bowl (the large bowl is the bowl that you will melt the chocolate in, the small one contains the "seed" chocolate for tempering). Set a pot of water to boil on the stove. When the water is boiling, turn off the heat and place the large bowl of chocolate over the water. Temper the chocolate (for a full tutorial, click here ) by stirring to bring to chocolate to 115°F. Then, begin adding the reserved chocolate a little at a time and vigorously stirring the mixture, without stopping. Continue to add the reserved seed chocolate and agitating until the chocolate comes down to 90°F. The chocolate is now tempered. Check to be sure that there are no solid pieces of chocolate left in the bowl.
• Wave the mold over a flame on the stove or place it in a warm oven for just a moment to warm it up slightly (this will help the chocolate flow over it, rather than seizing up immediately when it hits the mold, which prevents air bubbles from forming). Then pour the chocolate into each of the cavities in the mold. Allow it to stand for 10 seconds, then invert the mold over the bowl, allowing the excess chocolate to run off. Tap the mold to shake out additional excess, then turn the mold back over. With a flexible metal scraper, scrape over the top, cleaning off any excess chocolate on the sides. Place the mold in the fridge for 2-3 minutes, then remove.
• Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt into each of the shells. Using a piping bag fitted with a small tip or a cone of parchment, pipe the cooled caramel into the shells, stopping a 3-4 millimeters below the edge (it's very important to leave room, otherwise the chocolates will not seal). Ensure that the chocolate is still tempered (if it is not, you will need to bring it back to 115°F once again, then down to 90°F, otherwise, your bonbons will be streaky on the bottom). Pipe or pour chocolate over the tops of each bonbon. Scrape the top clean to create a seal, then place the mold in the fridge for 2-3 minutes and remove. Twist the mold to release the chocolates, then turn it upside down and tap them out of the mold. Clear the work surface of bonbons, and pound the mold against the counter to release any stragglers. Store the chocolates in a cool, dry place.

CARAMEL AND CHOCOLATE BON BON SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Special equipment: 2-ounce ice cream scooper
• Place a large plate or small platter in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.
• Set up an assembly line for the rolling and coating of the ice cream balls in the following order: ice cream, bowl of coconut flakes and the caramel sauce. Remove the ice cream from the freezer and allow to soften, about 5 minutes. Remove the cold plate from the freezer and place at the end of the assembly line.
• Using a 2-ounce ice cream scooper, roll 1 ball of ice cream and place into the coconut flakes. From there, place it onto the cold plate. Drizzle with the caramel sauce and repeat. You should be able to make about 6 large bonbons.
• Place the bonbons into the freezer to set for at least 15 minutes. Then, remove the bonbons from the freezer and sandwich each one between 2 of the chocolate chip cookies.

CARAMEL FILLED CHOCOLATE COOKIES

Steps:

• Beat butter until creamy.
• Gradually beat in white sugar and brown sugar.
• Beat in eggs and vanilla.
• Combine flour, baking soda, salt and cocoa.
• Gradually add to butter mixture, beating well.
• Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
• Divide dough into 48 pieces.
• Start by dividing dough into four equal pieces; then divide each piece into thirds; then each of those pieces in half to make 24; and each of those in half again to make 48 pieces.
• Flatten each piece slightly and return to refrigerator.
• Working with a few at a time, and leaving the remainder in the frige, press a piece of dough around a rollo, being careful to cover it completely.
• (I find the rollos easier to handle when they're pre-chilled) Roll into a ball.
• Place 2-inches apart on a greased cookie sheet.
• Bake for 8 minutes in preheated 375°.
• Let cool for 3-4 minutes before removing from baking sheet or caramel will run out the bottom of cookie.

CHOCOLATE CREAM BONBONS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, pecans, milk and butter. Roll into 1-in. balls. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Cover and refrigerate overnight., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip balls in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. (If balls are too soft to dip, freezer until firm, 3-5 minutes.)