LUMP OF COAL CANDY
This dark caramel may look like coal, but it tastes like pure heaven! One bite and you'll beg Santa to stuff your stocking with this sinful delight.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield about 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Line an 8-in. square dish with heavy-duty foil; butter foil with 1 teaspoon butter; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, milk, salt and remaining butter; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 244° (firm-ball stage)., Remove from the heat; stir in the walnuts, vanilla and food coloring if desired. Pour into prepared pan (do not scrape saucepan). Cool completely before cutting. Lift foil and candy out of pan; remove foil. Cut into 1-in. squares., In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip caramels in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 52mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Hassan Sajjad
[email protected]These were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth it.
Hayden Hatcher
[email protected]These were a great way to use up some leftover candy.
Sylvia arenah
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a fun and easy holiday treat.
Onika Islam
[email protected]These were a fun and festive treat. I'm so glad I found this recipe.
Christopher Daniels
[email protected]I'm definitely going to be making these again next year.
Thando Philani
[email protected]These were so easy to make and they turned out so cute! I can't wait to give them to my friends and family as gifts.
Itza Arroyo
[email protected]I made these for my Secret Santa gift exchange and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Niraj Niraj Mandal
[email protected]These were a little too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a matter of personal preference.
Alexa Aramburo
[email protected]I was really impressed with how these turned out! They looked just like real coal and they tasted delicious.
Md Sadikul
[email protected]These were a fun and easy project to do with my kids. They loved making them and they turned out really cute.
Barbara Wiseman
[email protected]I've made these several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they look so festive.
Nancy Wamuyu
[email protected]These were a big hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved them.
Kristen Giatzis
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the chocolate to set properly, but other than that, these were a great success.
Abdullahi Ismail
[email protected]These were so easy to make and they looked so realistic! I was really impressed.
Alarape Afeez
[email protected]I used dark chocolate instead of semisweet and they turned out great! They were a nice and rich treat.
Phathutshedzo Mudzhambi
[email protected]These were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.
Serenity Mccray
[email protected]What a fun and easy recipe! My kids loved helping me make these and they turned out so cute. They were a hit at our Christmas party.