Chocolate Caramels

Name: Chocolate Caramels
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 1/2 lbs, 24 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup brown sugar, packed; 1/2 cup corn syrup; 1/2 cup half-and-half cream; 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 tablespoon butter

Submitted by Steve_G

"Pretty easy and very tasty"

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Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 7
Yields:: 1 1/2 lbs
Serves:: 24

ingredients

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
¹⁄₂ cup corn syrup
¹⁄₂ cup half-and-half cream
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon butter

directions

Place sugars, corn syrup, half and half and chocolate in large heavy saucepan.
Bring to a boil, stirring to melt chocolate and dissolve sugar.
Reduce heat to moderate and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until syrup reaches 248° F on candy thermometer (firm ball stage).
Remove from heat.
Quickly stir in butter and vanilla just until blended and butter melts.
Pour into well greased 8 x 8 x 2 inch pan.
Cool; cut into small squares.
If desired, top each square with pecan half or almond slivers.
Wrap individually in plastic wrap or foil.
Store in cool, dry place.