CHOCOLATE CARAMELS

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 1-1/4 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 5

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 94 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 10mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

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