Caramel & Prune Tamales

1. 1

   Reserve 12 caramels.

2. 2

   Microwave remaining caramels with 1/4 cup water in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min.

3. 3

   or until caramels are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring every 30 sec.

4. 4

   Use wooden spoon to mix butter, baking powder and salt in large bowl until blended.

5. 5

   Add masa harina, caramel sauce and remaining water; stir until mixture forms soft dough.

6. 6

   Spread 1/4 cup masa dough into 4x2-inch rectangle on center of each of 12 husks, leaving about 2 inches at top of husk; top with prune halves.

7. 7

   Fold over sides and both ends of each husk to completely enclose filling.

8. 8

   Use remaining husks to line tamalera.

9. 9

   (See tip.)

10. 10

    Steam tamales 1 hour or until done, adding water to tamalera if needed.

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    (Tamales are cooked when they pull away from husks.)

12. 12

    Cool slightly.

13. 13

    Microwave milk and reserved caramels in small microwaveable bowl 1 min.

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    or until caramels are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 30 sec.

15. 15

    Serve with tamales.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.