Chocolate Chip Caramel Rolls

Serves:

Ingredients:

1/4 c Brown sugar
1/4 ts Grated orange peel
2 tb Sugar
1 tb Butter or margarine
1/4 c Milk
3 tb Shortening
1 1/2 ts Baking powder
1 tb Wheat germ
1 c Flour
1 tb Light corn syrup
2 tb Butter or margarine
1/4 c Semisweet chocolate pieces

Method:

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.