Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Chocolate Caramels

Chocolate Caramels


Homemade chocolate caramels will liven up any party.

Estimated Times
Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 35 mins
Cooling Time: 1 hr cooling

Servings: 28 servings (5 pieces per serving)

Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1 can (14 oz. Sweetened Condensed Milk
2 packets (1 oz. each) Pre-Melted Unsweetened Chocolate Flavor
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Direction

LINE 8-inch-square baking pan with foil; grease.

COMBINE butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and corn syrup in heavy-duty, medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil and butter is melted. Add sweetened condensed milk and Choco Bake. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, for 25 to 35 minutes or until mixture reaches 245° F on candy thermometer. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract. Immediately pour into prepared pan. Cool at room temperature. Makes about 2 1/2 pounds.

LIFT from pan; remove foil. Cut into about 1/2-inch squares or size desired and wrap individually in plastic wrap, twisting ends. Store in refrigerator or at room temperature; use within 7 to 10 days.

Nutrition information

Calories: 210 Calories from Fat: 80 Total Fat: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g Cholesterol: 20 mg Sodium: 75 mg
Carbohydrates: 33 g Dietary Fiber: 0 g Sugars: 26 g
Protein: 1 g

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