NUTTY CHOCOLATE CARAMELS

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"My mother-in-law and her mother used this recipe and passed it on to me over 30 years ago," says Anita Gay of Janesville, Wisconsin. "The caramels make a great gift during the holidays."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 4 dozen (about 1-3/4 pounds).

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons plus 1/4 cup butter, divided
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup cold water
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup half-and-half cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Line an 8-in. square pan with foil. Grease with 1 teaspoon butter; set aside. Butter the sides of a heavy saucepan with 1 teaspoon butter; add the corn syrup, water, sugar, chocolate, salt and remaining butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until smooth and blended, about 6 minutes. , Gradually stir in cream. Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 245° (firm-ball stage), about 25 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and walnuts. Pour into prepared pan. , Cool; cut into squares. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator. Remove from the refrigerator 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 45mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Ashwin Jacobs
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I don't recommend this recipe. The caramels didn't turn out well at all.


Roshan Bk
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These caramels are way too sweet. I couldn't even finish one.


Brian Pasio
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my caramels turned out really hard. They're still edible, but they're not very good.


Kate Nin
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These caramels are a bit too chewy for my liking, but they're still pretty good.


Sanam Shahzad
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I had some trouble getting the caramels to set properly, but they still tasted great.


Tyechia Montgomery
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These caramels are a little too sweet for my taste, but they're still very good.


creative mike
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These caramels are so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Joseph Thukral
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I made these caramels for my family and they loved them! They said they're the best caramels they've ever had.


James christian Oluebube
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These caramels are the perfect gift for any occasion.


Saikat Biswas
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I'm not a big fan of caramels, but these ones are amazing! The chocolate and nuts really take them to the next level.


Mehedi patha মেহেদী পাতা
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These caramels are so delicious! I can't stop eating them.


Don Waqar
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I've made these caramels several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Mian Yasar
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The caramels turned out perfectly! They're gooey and chewy, with just the right amount of crunch from the nuts.


Mohdazeem Khan
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I love how easy these caramels are to make. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to follow the recipe easily.


Arishe Shedrack
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These caramels were a hit at my holiday party! They're so rich and decadent, with the perfect balance of sweetness and saltiness.