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Grab a fork to dip each caramel slab in the chocolate-rice mix. Make sure the underside gets covered. Swipe off extra chocolate along the bowl’s edge.
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Put chocolate chips and shortening in a heat-safe bowl. Melt them over simmering water or in the microwave on medium power. Keep stirring till smooth.
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Gently fold the crispy rice into the melted chocolate until it’s all coated.
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Press two caramels flat into a rectangle about 1.25 cm thick. If they're tough, zap them in the microwave for 5 seconds to soften. Do the rest and set aside.
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Put coated caramels on wax paper. Let them sit at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours until firm.