NUTTY CARAMELS

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A cousin passed this quick and easy recipe on to me. We make it every Christmas and include the caramels in gift baskets we share with family and friends.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 1-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 teaspoon plus 1/4 cup butter, divided
1 cup sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup chopped nuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Melted chocolate, optional

Steps:

  • Line a 9-in. square baking pan with foil; grease foil with 1 teaspoon butter., In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, milk and remaining butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage)., Using a pastry brush dipped in water, wash down the sides of the pan to eliminate sugar crystals. Cook and stir until thermometer reads 248° (firm-ball stage)., Remove from heat; stir in nuts and vanilla. Immediately pour into prepared pan (do not scrape saucepan). Let stand until firm., Using foil, lift candy out of pan; remove foil. Using a buttered knife, cut caramel into 1-in. squares. If desired, drizzle with chocolate. Let stand until set.

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Josue Mendoza
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks delicious!


Pater Tersher
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These caramels are a great gift idea. They're sure to be a hit with anyone who receives them.


Muzomuhle Zondi
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These caramels are the best I've ever had.


Tawsif Ahmed Sujon
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These caramels are so easy to make and they taste like they came from a candy store.


Nihab cr
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I made these caramels for my family and they loved them! They're the perfect after-dinner treat.


Aaron carvery
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These caramels are the perfect treat for a special occasion. They're also a great way to show someone you care.


Humayoun Maqsood
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I love the way these caramels melt in my mouth. They're so smooth and creamy.


A kharoti
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These caramels are so delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making them again and again.


Bob The Builder
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I'm not usually a fan of caramels, but these ones are amazing. They're the perfect balance of sweet and salty.


carla
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These caramels are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Asiimwe Brian
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients. I always have everything on hand to make these caramels.


Nazar Ali
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These caramels are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're also a great gift idea.


Kingsley Maseko
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I followed the recipe exactly and the caramels turned out perfectly. They were so smooth and creamy.


Prabhani Jayawickrama
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These caramels are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I will definitely be making them again.


TUFAIL Hussain
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I made these caramels for my friends and they were a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious they were.


Oforka Justice
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These caramels are delicious! I love the combination of nuts and caramel.


Ayoube Guendouz
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I've made these caramels several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect balance of chewy and sweet.


Nazeer Shaaib
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These caramels were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.