Chocolate Caramels
Rich and chewy, these homemade caramels make a great hostess gift.
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Ingredients
1 cup sugar
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2
3 cup light corn syrup2
3 cup water 2 cup1
4 cup unsweetened cocoa1 (5-ounce) can (2
3 cup) evaporated milk2 (1-ounce) squares semi-sweet baking chocolate
1 teaspoon vanilla
How to make
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STEP 1
Line 8-inch square pan with aluminum foil; butter foil in pan. Set aside.
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STEP 2
Combine all ingredients except vanilla in heavy 3-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 7-12 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, 22-25 minutes or until candy thermometer reaches 245°F or small amount of mixture dropped into ice water forms a firm but pliable ball. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
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STEP 3
Immediately pour hot caramel mixture into prepared pan. Cool 20 minutes. Score into 1-inch squares with tip of knife while mixture is still warm but has set on surface. Cool completely. Let stand at room temperature for 24 hours for easier cutting.
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STEP 4
Remove candy from pan using foil; cut candy into squares. Wrap each square in waxed paper.
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