rich chocolate caramels

How To Make rich chocolate caramels

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