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
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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