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rich chocolate caramels

Ingredients For rich chocolate caramels

  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1 c
    brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1/2 c
    corn syrup
  • 1/2 c
    half and half
  • 2
    unsweetened chocolate squares
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter, cut in small pieces
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract

How To Make rich chocolate caramels

  • 1
    Place sugars, corn syrup, half and half and chocolate in large heavy saucepan.
  • 2
    Bring to boil, stirring to melt chocolate and dissolve sugar.
  • 3
    Reduce heat to moderate and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until syrup reaches 248 on candy thermometer (firm-ball stage).
  • 4
    Remove from heat.
  • 5
    Quickly stir in butter and vanilla just until blended and butter melts.
  • 6
    Pour into well-greased 8x8x2\" pan.
  • 7
    Cool; cut in small squares.
  • 8
    If desired, top each square with pecan half or almond slivers.
  • 9
    Wrap individually in plastic wrap or foil.
  • 10
    Store in cool, dry place.
  • 11
    Makes about 1-1/2 pounds.

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