chocolate covered caramels by sallye

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97 Pinches
Austin, TX
Updated on Dec 18, 2012

If you like chocolate and you like caramel, this is a good combination of the two for the sweet tooth in us. The only downer to this recipe is that it needs constant attention while cooking, so no multi-tasking possible!

prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield

Ingredients

  • CARAMEL INGREDIENTS
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 pound brown sugar (yes-- 1#)
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • dash salt
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • CHOCOLATE DIPPING COATING
  • 12 ounces milk or dark chocolate morsels

How To Make chocolate covered caramels by sallye

  • Step 1
    Generously butter a 9" square baking dish and set aside
  • Step 2
    In a heavy saucepan (I use a cast iron skillet) melt butter over medium heat stirring constantly with wooden spoon Add sugar and salt and stir until completely mixed Add corn syrup Continue to stir, slowly adding milk STIR CONSTANTLY over medium heat until candy thermometer reaches 245º
  • Step 3
    Remove from heat, add vanilla Pour into greased pan and cool completely
  • Step 4
    Once cooled, cut into squares using sharp knife or kitchen shears Line cookie sheet or large serving platter with parchment or wax paper Melt chocolate in double boiler according to package direction Dip each piece of caramel into the chocolate and place on parchment paper Allow to set completely before wrapping or serving.
  • Step 5
    Makes a festive presentation if individually wrapped in colored plastic wrap.

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Category: Candies
Category: Other Snacks
Culture: Southern
Method: Stove Top
Ingredient: Sugar

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