Salted Caramel & Dark Chocolate Figs

• 12 large toothpicks
• 12 dried figs
• 4 ounces fresh goat cheese
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 package (11 ounces) Kraft caramel bits
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/3 cup finely chopped almonds
• 1-1/2 cups dark chocolate chips, melted
• Coarse sea salt

1. Line a
2. with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside.
3. Insert a toothpick into each fig. Make a 1/2-in. cut on the side of each fig. Combine the cheese, honey and vinegar in a small bowl. Transfer to a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in a corner of bag. Pipe cheese mixture into figs.
4. Melt caramels and water in a microwave; stir until smooth. Dip each fig into caramel; turn to coat. Place on prepared pan; let stand until set.
5. Place almonds in a small shallow bowl. Dip bottom third of each fig into melted chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Dip into almonds and sprinkle with salt. Return to pan; let stand until set.

toothpicks, figs, goat cheese, honey, balsamic vinegar, caramel bits, water, almonds, chocolate chips, salt

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/salted-caramel-dark-chocolate-figs/ (may not work)