Chocolate Chip Caramel Rolls

Recipe Ingredients

• 0.25 c Brown sugar
• 2.00 tb Butter or margarine
• 1.00 tb Light corn syrup
• 1.00 c Flour
• 1.00 tb Wheat germ
• 1.50 ts Baking powder
• 3.00 tb Shortening
• 0.25 c Milk
• 1.00 tb Butter or margarine
• 2.00 tb Sugar
• 0.25 ts Grated orange peel
• 0.25 c Semisweet chocolate pieces

Recipe Directions

• In small bowl combine brown sugar, 2 T butter/margarine, and corn syrup.


• Cook on 100% (high) for 1-2 mins.


• or until butter is melted and brown sugar is dissolved.


• Stir to combine.


• Evenly divide mixture among six 6-oz.


• custard cups.


• Set aside.


• In mixing bowl stir together flour, wheat germ, and baking powder.


• Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.


• Add milk all at once; stir just until dough clings together.


• Turn out onto a lightly floured surface.


• Knead gently 15-20 strokes.


• Roll into a 10"" x 6" rectangle.


• In a small bowl cook 1 T butter on high for 30-60 secs.


• or until melted.


• Brush over dough.


• Combine sugar and orange peel; sprinkle over dough.


• Sprinkle chocolate pieces over dough.


• Beginning from short side, roll up jelly-roll style.


• Seal seams.


• Slice into 1" pieces.


• Place dough slices, cut side down, in custard cups.


• Arrange cups in a circle in the microwave oven.


• Cook on high for 2-3 mins.


• or until a wooden pick comes out clean, turning and rearranging cups once after 1 min.


• Let cool 1 min.


• Loosen sides and invert onto a serving plate.


• Spread any remaining caramel mixture from cups onto rolls.


• Serve warm.


• Makes 6 rolls.

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