Hidden Treasure Chocolate Soufflés

• 1/2 c semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tblsp butter
• 1 tblsp baking cocoa
• 1 large egg, separated
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tblsp granulated sugar
• 2 creamy caramels, unwrapped
• 1 tsp powdered sugar, for garnish

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400° F. Spray two 6-ounce ramekins or custard cups with nonstick cooking spray; coat lightly with granulated sugar.

Microwave chips, butter and cocoa in medium, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 45 seconds; stir. Microwave at additional 10-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in egg yolk and vanilla extract.

Beat egg white in small mixer bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in 2 tblsp granulated sugar until stiff peaks form. Stir one-fourth of egg white mixture into chocolate mixture to lighten. Fold in remaining egg white mixture gently but thoroughly. Spoon into prepared ramekins, filling about 3/4 full. Drop one Treasure into center of each soufflé; press in slightly. Place soufflés on baking sheet.

Bake on center oven rack for 18 to 20 mins or until puffed and center still moves slightly. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Serve immediately.

Serves 2