| • | Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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| • | Beat together the flour, cream cheese and 1 cup of the butter flavored (flavored shortening) until well blended. Into a mini muffin tin, press dough.
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| • | Then, bake it at 350 degrees F for eighteen minutes.
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| • | In a microwave, melt the caramels.
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| • | Add 1 can of the milk (evaporated) and 2 teaspoons of the coffee flavored liqueur.
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| • | Keep aside thickening.
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| • | To Make The Topping: Combine the butter, the remaining 5 ounces evaporated milk, white sugar, the remaining 1/2 cup shortening, and 2 teaspoons coffee flavored liqueur.
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| • | Beat for at least eight minutes.
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| • | To Assemble: Pour caramel mixture into the baked cups and wait ten minutes and then garnish with the topping mix. If desired, dot it with ground pecans. |
