Nutty Caramels Recipe

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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.

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Nutty Caramels Recipe
  • Prep: 5 min. Cook: 25 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 81 Servings
5 25 30

Ingredients

  • 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 milk chocolate

Directions

  • Line a 9-in. square pan with foil and grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter; set aside.
  • In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, milk and remaining butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a rapid boil, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer reads 248° (firm-ball stage).
  • Remove from the heat; stir in nuts and vanilla. Pour into prepared pan (do not scrape saucepan). Cool completely. Using foil, lift caramels out of pan; discard foil. Cut into small squares or diamonds. Drizzle each with chocolate if desired. Yield: 1-1/2 pounds.

Editor's Note: We recommend that you test your candy thermometer before each use by bringing water to a boil; the thermometer should read 212°. Adjust your recipe temperature up or down based on your test.

Nutritional Facts 1 piece equals 40 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 3 mg cholesterol, 14 mg sodium, 6 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Nutty Caramels in Country Woman Christmas Annual 2006, p65

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Reviewed on Jan. 02, 2011 by JFenrick

These remind me of the caramels that my aunt used to make and hide so no one else would eat them. I used walnuts and it turned out great. They are easy to make, but takes a long time to get to the right temp. but well worth the stirring and patience.

Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2010 by awesome grandma

RECIPE CALLS FOR MELTED MILK CHOCOLATE.IS IT THE SQUARES OF CHOCOLATE? AND IT DOES'NT SAY HOW MUCH TO USE.

Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2009 by Phyllis Beverly

At first I didn't think this would be enough. It seemed to make such a small batch. But after they were cut there were plenty. We love caramels and this one will stay around a long time. We love the mix of caramels and nuts and this is a perfect combination.

Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2008 by webesmiley

This is the first candy recipe I've ever made. Good stuff!

 
 

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