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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 64 |
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This dark caramel may look like coal, but it tastes like pure heaven. One bite and youâll beg Santa to stuff your stocking with this sinful delight. Ingredients:
1 teaspoon plus 1 cup butter, divided |
2 cups sugar |
1-1/2 cups corn syrup |
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted |
2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
1/2 teaspoon black food coloring, optional |
1 package (12 ounces) dark chocolate chips |
2 teaspoons shortening |
Directions:
1. 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).
2. 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.
3. 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. Yield: about 5 dozen.
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