WALNUT CARAMELS

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My grandmother was the queen of care packages. The Christmas season didn't start until the mail carrier arrived with her anticipated box of goodies. These caramels are my father's favorite. -Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 3-3/4 pounds (117 pieces).

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 teaspoons butter
1/3 cup butter, cubed
2 cups sugar
2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
1 cup light corn syrup
1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Line a 13x9-in. pan with foil; grease foil with 2 teaspoons butter., In a large heavy saucepan, combine cubed butter, sugar, 1 cup cream and corn syrup. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage). Stir in remaining cream very slowly so that mixture does not stop boiling., Using a pastry brush dipped in water, wash down the sides of the pan to eliminate sugar crystals. Cook and stir until thermometer reads 245° (firm-ball stage)., Remove from heat; stir in walnuts and vanilla. Immediately pour into prepared pan (do not scrape saucepan). Let stand until firm, about 5 hours or overnight., Using foil, lift candy out of pan; remove foil. Using a buttered knife, cut caramel into 1-in. squares. Wrap individually in waxed paper; twist ends.

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Md Asikul
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I love these caramels! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I've made them several times and they're always a hit.


Sadaqat Butt
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These caramels are amazing! They're the perfect combination of sweet and salty, and the walnuts add a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making these again.


Dany Banty
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! These caramels are delicious and they're so easy to make. I've already made them twice and I'm planning on making them again soon.


Iram Ch
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These caramels are the best! They're so rich and creamy, and the walnuts add a nice touch. I'll definitely be making these again.


Merillio Kromo
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I love these caramels! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I've made them several times and they're always a hit.


Raj kumar Waiba
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These caramels are amazing! They're the perfect combination of sweet and salty, and the walnuts add a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making these again.


Renante Alcantara
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! These caramels are delicious and they're so easy to make. I've already made them twice and I'm planning on making them again soon.


Kabir Baru
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These caramels are the best! They're so rich and creamy, and the walnuts add a nice touch. I'll definitely be making these again.


Kameron Stallings
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I love these caramels! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I've made them several times and they're always a hit.


anon ymous
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These caramels are amazing! They're the perfect combination of sweet and salty, and the walnuts add a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making these again.


Franny Parlow
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! These caramels are delicious and they're so easy to make. I've already made them twice and I'm planning on making them again soon.


Rana Haseeb rajpoot
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These caramels are the best I've ever had! They're so rich and creamy, and the walnuts add a nice touch. I'll definitely be making these again.


kumar thapa
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I love these caramels! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I've made them several times and they're always a hit.


HARMON Rana
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These caramels were delicious! I made them for a bake sale and they were a huge hit. I'll definitely be making them again.


Ahmed Medhat
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I'm not usually a fan of caramels, but these walnut caramels are amazing! They're the perfect balance of sweet and salty, and the walnuts add a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making these again.


I Giorno have a piano
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These walnut caramels were a hit at my holiday party! They're so easy to make, and they taste even better than they look. I'll definitely be making them again next year.