Creamy Chocolate Caramels (Recipe)

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Creamy Chocolate Caramels

These chocolate-flavored caramels will simply melt in your mouth. Try to

save some for others.

 

3 cups heavy cream

2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk

2 cups granulated sugar

2 cups light corn syrup

1/4 teaspoon salt

3 ounces baking chocolate

1 cup chopped walnuts

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

 

Combine cream and condensed milk in the top of a double boiler. Heat

over simmering water until warm; reduce heat to low.

 

In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, syrup and salt. Cook over medium

heat to boiling, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Boil for 1

minute, then reduce heat.

 

Slowly add cream mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time, stirring for 5

minutes after each addition to brown the sugars. Add baking chocolate.

Heat to a temperature of 242°F.

Remove from heat. Stir in walnuts and vanilla. Pour into greased 13 x 9

x 2-inch pan and allow to set before cutting.

Wrapped in plastic, these candies will last up to 2 weeks. Store in a

cool, dry place.

 

Makes 48 pieces.

 

Lori