Best 8 Millionaire Candy Recipes

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Indulge in the decadent delight of Millionaire's Candy, a multi-layered confection that tantalizes the taste buds with its symphony of textures and flavors. This classic treat, also known as Chocolate Caramel Shortbread, consists of three distinct layers: a buttery shortbread crust, a velvety caramel filling, and a rich chocolate ganache topping. The symphony of flavors and textures in this dessert makes it a true showstopper. Our collection of recipes offers variations on this beloved candy, including gluten-free, no-bake, and even a vegan version, ensuring everyone can savor this delectable treat.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MILLIONAIRE CLUSTERS



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Of the 35 kinds of candy I make each Christmas, this is by far the favorite of family and friends. These treats taste like a million bucks!-Theda Andres, Appleton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 33m

Yield 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons plus 1 cup butter, divided
2 cups evaporated milk
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 cups chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pound milk chocolate candy coating, melted

Steps:

  • Grease four baking sheets with 2 tablespoons butter; set aside. , In a large heavy saucepan, combine the milk, sugars, corn syrup, salt and remaining butter. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage), stirring occasionally. , Remove from the heat. Stir in pecans and vanilla. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets. Let stand until set. , Drizzle melted candy coating over clusters; chill for 10 minutes or until set. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts :

QUICK MILLIONAIRE SHORTBREAD



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 30 squares

Number Of Ingredients 9

Coconut cooking spray, for the foil
15 whole chocolate graham crackers
2 cups chopped semisweet chocolate
1/4 cup coconut oil
1 cup candy-coated chocolate candies, such as M and Ms
2/3 cup chopped snack-size chocolate-covered wafer candy bars, such as Twix
2/3 cup chopped snack-size chocolate-covered caramel peanut candy bars, such as Snickers
2/3 cup chopped snack-size chocolate-covered caramel nougat bars, such as Milky Way
27 ounces dulce de leche

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with foil and coat with an even layer of coconut cooking spray. Lay the graham crackers out on the baking sheet in a single layer. Set aside.
  • Add the chopped semisweet chocolate to a heatsafe mixing bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Add the coconut oil to the bowl with the chocolate and allow it to melt. Heat, stirring, until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Leave the mixture in the pan, over the water, until ready to use.
  • In a separate bowl, add the chopped chocolate candies and candy bars and mix to combine.
  • Spoon the dulce de leche into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 15-second increments, stirring in between to make sure it doesn't burn, until slightly softened and more spreadable. The time needed will vary on your microwave--roughly 30 to 90 seconds.
  • Scoop the warm dulce de leche onto the graham cracker base and spread it nearly to the edges using an offset spatula.
  • Give the melted chocolate and coconut oil mixture a quick stir and pour it over the dulce de leche, spreading it evenly with a clean offset spatula. Working quickly, sprinkle the candies over the top of the dulce de leche.
  • Transfer the baking sheet to the fridge and chill, uncovered, until set, about 2 hours. Once chilled, carefully remove from the baking sheet to a cutting board. Using a long serrated knife, cut the slab into 30 roughly 2-inch squares. Smaller is better as they're rich! Serve cold or at room temperature.

BEA'S MILLIONAIRES



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Better than turtles? We think so! Try these for your next bake sale or party - They'll be gone in a flash!

Provided by Bea L.

Categories     Chocolate

Number Of Ingredients 4

14 oz caramels (50 pieces)
14 oz can sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
3 c pecans, coursely chopped
24 oz pkg chocolate almond bark candy coating

Steps:

  • 1. Slowly melt caramels and milk together in medium size saucepan. Add chopped pecans and mix well. Remove from heat and let mixture cool for about 30 minutes to an hour. This way they'll hold their shape better.
  • 2. Meanwhile, line two large cookie sheets with foil and lightly grease with cooking spray. Drop clusters by using a tablespoon onto prepared cookie sheets. Place in refrigerator or freezer for a few hours to firm them up. I sometimes leave them in the freezer overnight but a couple of hours or so works great, too.
  • 3. Slowly melt the chocolate bark & dip each cluster into chocolate, covering all sides. Place onto waxed paper and let harden. TIP: only take out one cookie sheet at a time from the fridge/freezer because they soften quickly.
  • 4. Note: I use the chocolate almond bark from Wal-Mart. I melt the whole package and once I have covered all the millionaires I then chocolate cover pecans, peanuts, raisins or peanut butter between crackers to use up all the chocolate.
  • 5. TIP: These freeze very well. You can even eat them right from the freezer with no thawing. Also, I use a half package each of the white and dark chocolate. This gives it a milk chocolate taste that I love.
  • 6. ALMOND BARK: Most Walmarts carry this item. You can normally find it in the baking aisle along with chocolate chips, etc. Some grocery stores and Walgreens also carry it. It comes in white chocolate as well. I have never made this candy using the white chocolate but I'm sure it would be wonderful.

TEXAS MILLIONAIRES



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This recipe is a delicious mix of caramel and chocolate. My two favorite sweets!

Provided by Joyce Lowery

Categories     Candies

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 c pecans, chopped
2 Tbsp margarine
1/4 c evaporated milk
1 stick paraffin wax
14 oz caramel candy, unwrapped
1 large hershey candy bar

Steps:

  • 1. Unwrap the caramel candies. Melt them with butter and milk in top of double boiler.
  • 2. Pour over pecans and drop by teaspoonfuls onto wax paper.
  • 3. Melt candy bar in paraffin in double boiler over low heat. Dip caramel patties in chocolate. Place on wax paper.

CHOCOLATE BILLIONAIRES



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Everyone raves about these chocolate and caramel candies. I received the recipe from a friend while living in Texas. When we moved, I made sure this recipe made the trip with me! -June Humphrey, Strongsville, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (14 ounces) caramels
3 tablespoons water
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
1 cup Rice Krispies
3 cups milk chocolate chips
1-1/2 teaspoons shortening

Steps:

  • Line 2 baking sheets with waxed paper; grease the paper and set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the caramels and water; cook and stir over low heat until smooth. Stir in pecans and cereal until coated. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto prepared pans. Refrigerate for 10 minutes or until firm., Meanwhile, in a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip candy into chocolate, coating all sides; allow excess to drip off. Place on prepared pans. Refrigerate until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 51mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MILLIONAIRE CANDY



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This is the old timey way to make millionaires. It is the method passed down to me from my mother and to her from her mother. I will never make them any other way. A good bit of the cook time for this recipe is actually "cool" time.

Provided by Jellyqueen

Categories     Candy

Time 2h15m

Yield 4 dozen clusters

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups pecans
1 (14 ounce) package caramels
3 tablespoons water
6 Hershey chocolate candy bars
1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
3 (1 ounce) chocolate squares

Steps:

  • Melt caramels and water.
  • Add pecans and mix well.
  • Spoon out onto wax paper (work real fast).
  • Allow to cool completely.
  • Melt hershey bars, chocolate chips and chocolate squares together in double boiler.
  • Dip pecan clusters in chocolate and put back onto wax paper to cool.

TEXAS MILLIONAIRES (CANDY) RECIPE - (4/5)



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Provided by Pawfaye

Number Of Ingredients 1

64 KRAFT CARAMELS, 1/4 CUP CAN MILK, 4 CUPS PECANS, CHOCOLATE ALMOND BARK, NOT WHITE.

Steps:

  • MELT CARMELS AND MILK, ADD PECANS, MIX WELL AND DROP BY SPOONFUL ON BUTTERED WAX PAPER TO COOL. WORK FAST AS THIS HARDENS QUICKLY. MELT CHOCOLATE IN MICROWARE, WATCH CLOSELY AS CHOCOLATE BURNS, TAKE OUT IN A MINUTE OR SO AND STIR, THEN RETURN IF NOT ALL MELTED. DIP CARAMEL CANDY IN CHOCOLATE AND PLACE ON BUTTERED WAX PAPER AND LET DRY. READY TO EAT AND SO YUMMY!!!

MILLIONAIRES



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Incredibly $RICH$ delicious candies :O) that are sooooo easy you would never know it by their taste. They are so awesome that everyone will think you slaved all day making them!

Provided by Karen..

Categories     Candy

Time 40m

Yield 42 candies

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (14 ounce) package caramels, unwrapped
3 tablespoons milk
2 cups pecan pieces
1 tablespoon shortening or 1 tablespoon paraffin wax
1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, melt caramels in milk over low heat.
  • Remove from heat and stir in pecans until well combined.
  • Drop by teaspoonfuls onto buttered waxed paper.
  • Chill until firm.
  • Melt chocolate chips and shortening or wax in a heavy saucepan, double boiler or in microwave.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Dip chilled candy into chocolate, covering completely.
  • Return to waxed paper and chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.2, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 0.8, Sodium 24.6, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 10.8, Protein 1.3

Tips:

- Use high-quality semisweet chocolate chips or finely chopped semisweet chocolate for the best flavor. - To make the millionaire's candy ahead of time, you can prepare the shortbread crust and caramel layers up to 3 days in advance. Store the shortbread crust and caramel layers separately in airtight containers at room temperature. When ready to assemble the candy, simply spread the caramel over the shortbread crust and top with the chocolate ganache. - If you don't have a food processor, you can make the shortbread crust by hand. Simply combine the flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl and use your fingers to work in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Then, press the mixture into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan and bake according to the recipe instructions. - If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can test the caramel by dropping a small amount into a glass of cold water. If the caramel forms a soft ball that holds its shape, it is ready. - To make the chocolate ganache, you can use heavy cream or evaporated milk. If you use evaporated milk, the ganache will be thicker. - For a richer chocolate flavor, you can add a tablespoon of cocoa powder to the chocolate ganache. - Millionaire's candy can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Millionaire's candy is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its buttery shortbread crust, creamy caramel layer, and rich chocolate ganache, this candy is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give millionaire's candy a try. You won't be disappointed!

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