LUMP OF COAL CANDY

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This dark caramel may look like coal, but it tastes like pure heaven! One bite and you'll beg Santa to stuff your stocking with this sinful delight.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon plus 1 cup butter, divided
2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups corn syrup
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon black food coloring, optional
1 package (12 ounces) dark chocolate chips
2 teaspoons shortening

Steps:

  • Line an 8-in. square dish with heavy-duty foil; butter foil with 1 teaspoon butter; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, milk, salt and remaining butter; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 244° (firm-ball stage)., Remove from the heat; stir in the walnuts, vanilla and food coloring if desired. Pour into prepared pan (do not scrape saucepan). Cool completely before cutting. Lift foil and candy out of pan; remove foil. Cut into 1-in. squares., In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip caramels in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 52mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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