Food Caramel Almond Stars These playful candies are sort of a mock turtle--all the texture and flavor minus the homemade caramel or fussy dipping. Sprinkle with Wilton's gold star sprinkles (sold online) or coarse sparkling sugar. For a flavor twist, substitute roasted, salted almonds or even smoked almonds. By Midwest Living editors Midwest Living editors Midwest Living's experienced editors create best-in-class travel, lifestyle, food, home and garden content you won't find anywhere else. We're loudly, proudly Midwestern, and we're passionate about helping our audience explore and create through award-winning storytelling. Midwest Living's Editorial Guidelines Published on September 25, 2015 Print Share Hands On Time: 35 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 65 Yield: 60 stars Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 30 vanilla caramels, unwrapped 2 cups whole almonds (with skin or blanched), toasted 1 cup white baking pieces 2 teaspoons shortening Gold star-shape sprinkles or coarse sugar Directions Preheat oven to 350°. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Cut caramels in half and mold each half into a circle. (It doesn't need to be perfect.) Arrange on pans. Place one pan at a time in the oven for 3 to 4 minutes or until caramels are slightly softened. Immediately press five almonds into each caramel to form a star shape. (If caramels start to firm up, return pan to oven for a minute or two.) In a small heavy saucepan, heat white baking pieces and shortening over low heat, stirring until melted. Remove from heat. Spoon a small amount of white chocolate over each candy, "gluing" the almonds in place. Chill until firm but still tacky, about 5 minutes. Top with sprinkles or coarse sugar. Store between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months. Place stars between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 64 Calories 4g Fat 6g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 65 Calories 64 % Daily Value * Total Fat 4g 5% Saturated Fat 2g 10% Sodium 16mg 1% Total Carbohydrate 6g 2% Total Sugars 4g Protein 1g Calcium 29mg 2% Iron 0mg 1% Potassium 32mg 1%