DANDY CARAMEL CANDIES

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I've made these morsels almost every Christmas for the past 35 years. Everyone enjoys the chewy treats. -Marlen Pierce, Welch, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 9 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 teaspoons plus 1 cup butter, divided
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup dark corn syrup
2 cups heavy whipping cream
3-3/4 cups chopped pecans (about 1 pound)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dark or milk chocolate candy coating, melted

Steps:

  • Butter a 13-in. x 9-in. pan with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugars, corn syrup, butter and cream. , Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 248° (firm-ball stage). Remove from the heat; stir in pecans and vanilla. Quickly spread into prepared pan. Cool., Cut into 1-in. squares. Place squares on waxed paper-lined baking sheets; chill thoroughly. Dip each candy into melted candy coating. Refrigerate until firm.

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Narayan Mandal
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Thank you for sharing this recipe. I'm definitely going to make these caramels.


Fateha islam Tammi
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks delicious!


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


Abdullah Saleem
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These caramels are the perfect gift. They're delicious and they look beautiful.


Buick Regal
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I love the way these caramels look. They're so elegant and beautiful.


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


rayan Mondol
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I've made these caramels several times now, and they're always a hit. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Morjina Khan
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I love how versatile these caramels are. I can eat them on their own, or I can use them to top desserts or ice cream.


Daniyal Ayan
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These caramels are the perfect balance of sweet and salty. They're not too sweet, but they're not too salty either.


Tusher Biswas
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I love the way these caramels melt in my mouth. They're so smooth and decadent.


bibi fatema
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These caramels are the best I've ever had. They're so creamy and smooth, and the caramel flavor is out of this world.


Toasty
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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 make these without any problems. They turned out perfectly!


Mohammednur Leramo
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These caramels are the perfect treat for a special occasion. They're so elegant and delicious, and they're sure to impress your guests.


Ahmar Dilshad
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I made these caramels for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so delicious and addictive, it's hard to stop eating them.


Emal Khan
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These caramels are amazing! They're so creamy and smooth, and the caramel flavor is perfect. I love how easy they are to make too - I'll definitely be making these again.