Caramel hearts are luscious heart-shaped caramels dipped in chocolate. These homemade valentine's day candies are a beautiful, delicious alternative to traditional truffles. You can use store-bought caramels for this recipe, or make a batch of homemade caramels using any of these caramel recipes. Leave them plain, or sprinkle the tops with chopped nuts, sea salt, cocoa nibs, or even gold leaf