NUTTY CHOCOLATE CARAMELS

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"My mother-in-law and her mother used this recipe and passed it on to me over 30 years ago," says Anita Gay of Janesville, Wisconsin. "The caramels make a great gift during the holidays."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 4 dozen (about 1-3/4 pounds).

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons plus 1/4 cup butter, divided
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup cold water
1-1/2 cups sugar
3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup half-and-half cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Line an 8-in. square pan with foil. Grease with 1 teaspoon butter; set aside. Butter the sides of a heavy saucepan with 1 teaspoon butter; add the corn syrup, water, sugar, chocolate, salt and remaining butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until smooth and blended, about 6 minutes. , Gradually stir in cream. Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 245° (firm-ball stage), about 25 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and walnuts. Pour into prepared pan. , Cool; cut into squares. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator. Remove from the refrigerator 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 45mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Katumba Muhammad
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These caramels were a complete disaster. I'm not sure what I did wrong, but they turned out really bad.


Zachary Stevens
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my caramels turned out really sticky. I think I might have added too much corn syrup.


Maurcello Frazier
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These caramels were really hard to cut. I think I might have let them cool for too long.


Noyon Ray
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my caramels turned out really bitter. I think I might have burned the sugar.


Mudassar
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These caramels were way too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.


Chris Olivas
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I'm not sure what happened, but my caramels turned out really grainy. I think I might have stirred them too much.


Brandon Kindle
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My caramels didn't turn out at all. I followed the recipe exactly, but they just didn't set.


RS rhoman
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my caramels turned out really hard. I think I might have overcooked them.


Kavuma Shafik
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These caramels were delicious! I love the combination of chocolate and nuts.


Nozar Hashemzadeh
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I loved the way these caramels looked, but they were a bit too sweet for my taste.


Chosen Evangeline
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These caramels were a bit too hard for my taste, but they were still good.


TECHNO TRUTH
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I'm not a huge fan of caramels, but these were actually really good. They were the perfect balance of sweet and salty.


Nicko Lopez
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These caramels were a bit too chewy for my taste, but they were still good.


Alifh Haseen
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I loved the combination of nuts and chocolate in these caramels. They were a great treat to have on hand for a quick snack.


Tatenda Chimbwanda
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These caramels were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


AIZEN&ALLIDA ACCOUNT
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I followed the recipe exactly and the caramels turned out great. They were a little bit softer than I expected, but they were still delicious.


Simanto
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These caramels are so delicious and easy to make. I love that I can use different nuts and chocolate to create different flavors.


Chaminda silva
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I've made these caramels several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and nutty.


Azan Mughal
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These caramels were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.