"Note: for regular caramels, simply omit the chocolate and proceed with the recipe. Also, if you prefer using unsalted butter, increase the salt amount to 1 teaspoon...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup (4 ounces) water
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2 cups (1 pound) sugar
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1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
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1 can (14 ounce) sweetened condensed milk
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1 cup (12 ounces) light corn syrup
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1 1/2 sticks butter
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1 cup (6 ounces) dark chocolate, chopped
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1/4 teaspoon salt