They’re the ultimate holiday food gift.

Alongsidehomemade peanut brittleandcracker candy, I always include these chocolate billionaires on my platter.

They’re made with a luscious caramel center that’s filled with crispy rice cereal and chopped pecans.

chocolate billionaires

Credit:Grant Webster

I like to finish mine with milk chocolate and flaky sea salt.

Here’s how to make one of my favoritehomemade candy recipes.

Ingredients

1Tbsp.butter, softened

55soft vanilla caramels(such as Kraft), unwrapped (about1lb.)

Remove from heat; stir in pecans and cereal.

Drop by tablespoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets.

Let stand until set, about 30 minutes.

Using a fork, dip caramel mounds into chocolate, allowing excess to drip back into the bowl.

Return mounds to prepared baking sheet.

If desired, sprinkle lightly with flaky sea salt.

Chill candies 10 to 15 minutes or until chocolate is set.

2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.