Best Chocolate Billionaire Candy Recipe (Easy Bite-Sized Treats) (2024)

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Chocolate billionaires are a tasty candy that features Rice Krispies and pecans that are coated with caramel and then dipped in chocolate! These bite-sized treats are crazy delicious and perfect for any occasion! It's hard to believe they are so good when they only use 6 ingredients!

Easy Chocolate Billionaires

These chocolate billionaires have a deliciously chewy and crunchy caramel interior with a smooth rich milk chocolate coating. They are great for making to share with large crowds at holiday parties or simply gifting for any occasion!

You'll love how easy it is to make these tasty confections! With only 6 ingredients and a cook time of 10 minutes, you can't go wrong with this delicious bite-sized candy!

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  • 🥘 Chocolate Billionaires Ingredients
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🥘 Chocolate Billionaires Ingredients

All of these ingredients can be found at your local supermarket. Feel free to customize this candy however you'd like, you could even use different nuts if you don't like pecans!

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  • Caramels - 14ounces ofunwrapped caramel squares or one standard-sized bag. I like Kraft brand caramels best for a creamier caramel consistency.
  • Water -3tablespoons ofwater.
  • Pecans - 1 ½cupsof chopped pecans.
  • Rice Krispies -1cupof Kellogg's Rice Krispies cereal or puffed rice cereal.
  • Chocolate Chips - 3cups ofmilk chocolate chips.
  • Shortening - 1 ½teaspoon ofshortening.

*Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*

🔪 How To Make Chocolate Billionaires

With only 10 minutes of cooking time, it can't get easier than making these delicious chocolate billionaires! You will need a saucepan, baking sheets, and some glass bowls (microwave-safe).

This candy recipe yields about 36 servings. There is enough to keep a dozen for yourself and gift the other two to friends, family, or coworkers!

Make the Candy Filling

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  1. Prep. To begin, prepare 2 baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper (or wax paper that has been greased).
  2. Heat caramels. Add your 4 ounces of caramels and 3 tablespoons of water to a large saucepan and place it over low heat.
  3. Melt caramels. Cook, occasionally stirring until the caramels have melted and the mixture is smooth.
  4. Add ingredients. Gently stir in the 1 cup of Rice Krispies and 1 ½ cups of chopped pecans until well combined.
  5. Chill candy. Drop rounded teaspoons of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets. Transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator and allow them to chill for 10 minutes.

Make the Chocolate Coating

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  1. Combine the chocolate coating ingredients. Meanwhile, combine 3 cups of chocolate chips and 1 ½ teaspoons of shortening in a microwave-safe bowl.
  2. Microwave chocolate. Microwave the chocolate for 30 seconds and then stir. Continue to heat the chocolate in 15-second increments, stirring in between each one, until melted and smooth.
  3. Cover candy with chocolate. Remove the chilled candy from the fridge and dip each ball into the melted chocolate, using a fork to flip the candy over, making sure to coat the candy entirely. Then, place the chocolate-coated balls back onto the baking sheet.
  4. Set chocolate. Place the baking sheets back into the refrigerator until the chocolate has set.

Chocolate billionaires would make a wonderful addition to any sort of gift basket for sharing! Serve along with other festive treats like my reindeer chow and chocolate frosting fudge! Enjoy!

💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes

  • While a teaspoon may seem like a small amount, it is really all you need for each candy. Once you dunk them in the chocolate, they will get larger. You can use a small cookie scoop or melon baller for easy scooping!
  • You can check out myguide for melting chocolate chipsfor more information!
  • If you want more Rice Krispies than pecans, you can swap the amount and use 1½ cups of Rice Krispies and 1 cup of pecans. Feel free to adjust the amounts to your liking, as long as they total 2½ cups between the two of them.
  • I recommend using a high-quality brand for your chocolate chips, like Ghirardelli.
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🥡 Storing

Keep your chocolate billionaires in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

These candies can be frozen in a freezer-safe bag for up to 1 month. Simply allow them to defrost before enjoying them.

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❓ FAQ

Can I Use A Different Nut To Make Chocolate Billionaires?

Absolutely! Peanuts, cashews, walnuts, or macadamia nuts would be delicious too if you are not a fan of pecans or have an allergy. You may leave them whole or chop any of the nuts that you choose!

Can I Use Other Chocolate To Make Chocolate Billionaires?

Yes! This recipe calls for milk chocolate chips, but you could use dark chocolate or white chocolate chips if you prefer. If you have some chocolate melting discs on hand you could use those too!

Can You Freeze Chocolate Billionaires?

Yes, you can! Store any extra billionaires in a plastic Ziploc storage bag for up to 1 month. Make sure to defrost in the fridge before serving.

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  • Chocolate Birthday Cake - This easy-to-make birthday cake is for all chocolate lovers!
  • Chocolate Peppermint Cookies - These winter cookies combine 3 different rich chocolates and crushed candy canes!
  • Chocolate Pumpkin Pie - A tasty and unique twist on everyone's favorite fall pumpkin pie recipe!
  • Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars - These popular pie bars are made with a cream cheese crust topped with chocolate filling and crunchy pecans!

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Chocolate Billionaires

Chocolate billionaires are a tasty candy that features Rice Krispies and pecans that are coated with caramel and then dipped in chocolate! These bite-sized treats are crazy delicious and perfect for any occasion! It's hard to believe they are so good when they only use 6 ingredients!

Author | Angela

Servings: 36 servings

Calories: 151kcal

Prep 0 minutes minutes

Cooking 10 minutes minutes

Chill Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

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Ingredients

  • 14 oz caramels (unwrapped)
  • 3 tablespoon water
  • cups pecans (chopped)
  • 1 cup Rice Krispies
  • 3 cups milk chocolate chips
  • teaspoon shortening

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Instructions

  • To begin, prepare 2 baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper (or wax paper that has been greased).

  • Add your caramels and water to a large saucepan and place it over low heat.

  • Cook, stirring occasionally until the caramels have melted and the mixture is smooth.

  • Gently stir in the Rice Krispies and chopped pecans until well combined.

  • Drop rounded teaspoons of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets. Transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator and allow them to chill for 10 minutes.

  • Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe bowl, combine your chocolate chips and shortening.

  • Microwave the chocolate for 30 seconds and then stir. Continue to heat the chocolate in 15-second increments, stirring in between each one, until melted and smooth.

  • Remove the chilled candy from the fridge and dip each ball into the melted chocolate, using a fork to flip the candy over, making sure to coat the candy entirely. Then, place the chocolate-coated balls back onto the baking sheet.

  • Place the baking sheets back into the refrigerator until the chocolate has set.

Notes

  • While a teaspoon may seem like a small amount, it is really all you need for each candy. Once you dunk them in the chocolate, they will get larger. You can use a small cookie scoop or melon baller for easy scooping!
  • You can check out my guide for melting chocolate chips for more information!
  • If you want more Rice Krispies than pecans, you can swap the amount and use 1½ cups of Rice Krispies and 1 cup of pecans. Feel free to adjust the amounts to your liking, as long as they total 2½ cups between the two of them.
  • I recommend using a high-quality brand for your chocolate chips, like Ghirardelli!
  • To store: Keep your chocolate billionaires in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • To freeze: These candies can be frozen in a freezer-safe bag for up to 1 month. Simply allow them to defrost before enjoying them.

Nutrition

Calories: 151kcal (8%) | Carbohydrates: 20g (7%) | Protein: 2g (4%) | Fat: 8g (12%) | Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 3mg (1%) | Sodium: 41mg (2%) | Potassium: 41mg (1%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 17g (19%) | Vitamin A: 92IU (2%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 36mg (4%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)

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  1. Trace says

    Best Chocolate Billionaire Candy Recipe (Easy Bite-Sized Treats) (20)
    Hi, I'd love to make these for Christmas &, as I am in Australia, we don't have Kraft caramels . Are the caramels soft or hard n crunchy as we have different versions? Could I use eating chocolate too as our chocolate chips here taste waxy? Ta

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    • Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com says

      You'll want the soft caramels. For the chocolate, i would opt for bakers chocolate bars if available. Eating chocolate tends to be milk chocolate, so if that's what you can get look for 70% cocao chocolate. Good luck and let me know if you have any other questions!

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FAQs

What is the best chocolate to use in candy making? ›

Buying chocolate for candy making.

I personally use Peters Burgundy (semi-sweet), Peter's Ultra (milk chocolate), and Callebaut dark, milk, and white chocolate callets for my chocolate making, but there are many other delicious brands of chocolate. Choose the chocolate you like to eat.

What is the best chocolate to melt for dipping? ›

The best chocolate for dipping is typically high-quality chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%. You can use dark, milk, or white chocolate, depending on your preference.

What is the number 1 chocolate candy? ›

Snickers is the top-selling candy bar in the United States and is produced by Mars, Inc. This classic chocolate bar is made with nougat, caramel, and peanuts, and it has been a favourite among Americans since its introduction in 1930.

What kind of chocolate will harden after melting? ›

White chocolate generally solidifies more rapidly than milk or dark chocolate, setting in around 10-20 minutes. On the other hand, milk and dark chocolate usually take 20-30 minutes to harden.

Which chocolate is easiest to melt? ›

We find that chocolate such as milk and white chocolate melt faster due to the additional dairy ingredients. Because of it, milk and white chocolate have a lower melting point, thus making them melt faster.

What chocolate do professionals use? ›

All the Pastry chefs I know personally, use Valhrona. Not because it is the most expensive, because ”it is the most expensive”, but because it is the best in flavor, in sweetness and bitter balance and also – that is important, it is consistent.

What kind of chocolate do you melt for candy? ›

Top-quality semisweet and bittersweet chocolates are good choices. The best choice is couverture, which is favored by candy-making pros. Chocolate comes in solid bars or different size chips and discs. If you're using chocolate bars, chop them into uniform pieces so they'll melt evenly.

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