NUTTY CARAMELS

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A cousin passed this quick and easy recipe on to me. We make it every Christmas and include the caramels in gift baskets we share with family and friends.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 1-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 teaspoon plus 1/4 cup butter, divided
1 cup sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup chopped nuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Melted chocolate, optional

Steps:

  • Line a 9-in. square baking pan with foil; grease foil with 1 teaspoon butter., In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, milk and remaining butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage)., Using a pastry brush dipped in water, wash down the sides of the pan to eliminate sugar crystals. Cook and stir until thermometer reads 248° (firm-ball stage)., Remove from heat; stir in nuts and vanilla. Immediately pour into prepared pan (do not scrape saucepan). Let stand until firm., Using foil, lift candy out of pan; remove foil. Using a buttered knife, cut caramel into 1-in. squares. If desired, drizzle with chocolate. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts :

Cephas Hepburn
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These caramels are a waste of time and ingredients.


King Sufi
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I don't like the flavor of these caramels.


Viva Sot
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These caramels are too hard.


Saood Mir
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I had trouble getting the caramels to set properly.


Sakib Mahbub Masud (Mahbub Masud)
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These caramels are a bit too sweet for my taste.


Suleman Shah
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I'm not a big fan of caramels, but these are really good.


Sumaira Sumaira
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These caramels are the perfect balance of sweet and salty.


Noman Bhai
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I love that this recipe doesn't require any special equipment.


Rashid sanki ali
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I've made these caramels several times now and they're always a hit.


Aaron Boykin
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These caramels are a great gift idea.


Zahidhussain Zahidhussain
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These caramels are delicious and so easy to make.


Christopher Oxendine
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These caramels are the perfect treat for a special occasion.


Muzzammil khan
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I love the nutty flavor of these caramels.


aza m
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Wow, these caramels are amazing!


Dipendra Bdr Bohara
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These caramels are addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Felix Acheampong
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I wasn't sure how these would turn out, but I'm so glad I tried them! They're so rich and flavorful.


Husnain Ch
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These caramels are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. I love the addition of nuts, which gives them a nice crunch.


sunil prajapati
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I've always been intimidated by making candy, but this recipe was so simple to follow. The caramels turned out delicious and were a huge hit at my holiday party.


GawMom 14
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These caramels were so easy to make and turned out perfect! I used a candy thermometer to make sure the sugar mixture reached the right temperature, and they came out smooth and creamy.