When I was growing up, my mom made these delicious candies every Christmas. They were my favorite then and still are today. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Chocolate Caramels
Chocolate Caramels
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
55 min
Yield
32 pieces (1-1/4 pounds)
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup light corn syrup
- 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
Directions
- Line a 9x5-in. loaf pan with foil and grease the foil with butter; set aside.
- In a large heavy saucepan, bring the sugar, corn syrup and chocolate to a boil over medium heat; stir until smooth. Add 1/2 cup cream; cook, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage). Add another 1/2 cup cream; return mixture to 234° (soft-ball stage). Add the remaining cream; cook to 245° (firm-ball stage).
- Immediately pour into prepared pan (do not scrape saucepan). Let stand until firm, about 5 hours or overnight. Using foil, lift candy out of pan. Discard foil; cut candy into 1-in. squares using a buttered knife. Wrap individually in waxed paper; twist ends.
Nutrition Facts
1 caramel: 94 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 10mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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