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Nutty Chocolate Caramels
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Ready In: 45 Minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
2 teaspoons butter, divided
1/4 cup butter, divided
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup cold water
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 (1 ounce) semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup half-and-half cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts
Directions:
1. Line an 8 inch square pan with foil.
2. Grease with 1 teaspoon butter; set aside.
3. Butter the sides of a heavy saucepan with 1 teaspoon butter.
4. Add the corn syrup, water, sugar, chocolate, salt and remaining butter.
5. Cook and stir over medium heat until smooth and blended, about 6 minutes.
6. Gradually stir in cream.
7. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil.
8. Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 245 degrees (firm -ball stage), about 25 minutes.
9. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and walnuts.
10. Pour into prepared pan.
11. Cool; cut into squares.
12. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator.
13. Remove from refrigerator 1 hour before serving.
By RecipeOfHealth.com