- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
 - 1 cup butter flavored shortening
 - 1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
 - 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
 - 2 teaspoons coffee flavored liqueur
 - 1/2 cup butter
 - 1/2 cup shortening
 - 2/3 cup white sugar
 - 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
 - 2 teaspoons coffee flavored liqueur
 
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
 - Beat together the cream cheese, flour, and 1 cup of the butter flavored shortening until well combined. Press dough into a mini muffin tin.
 - Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 18 minutes.
 - Melt the caramels in the microwave or on the stovetop. Add 1 (5 ounce) can of the evaporated milk and 2 teaspoons of the coffee liqueur. Set aside to thicken.
 - To Make The Topping: Combine the butter, the remaining 1/2 cup shortening, the remaining 5 ounces evaporated milk, white sugar and 2 teaspoons coffee flavored liqueur. Beat for at least 8 minutes.
 - To Assemble: Pour caramel mixture into the baked cups, filling them halfway. Wait 10 minutes and then top with the topping mix. Sprinkle with ground pecans, if desired.