CHOCOLATE COVERED CARAMELS

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This is absolutely delish! Regular caramels don't stand a chance! I got this from Southern Living. My changes are in parentheses. Time does not include candy standing or chilling. I've been told these taste like Riesen chocolate covered caramels. :)

Provided by SweetsLady

Categories     Candy

Time 40m

Yield 10 dozen, 60 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup sugar
1 cup butter
1 cup dark corn syrup (I used light)
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons shortening (I use 1/8 block shredded paraffin)

Steps:

  • Over medium heat, bring first 3 ingredients to a boil in a saucepan; cook for 7 minutes, without stirring.
  • Stir in condensed milk, and bring back to boil. Cook, stirring constantly until a candy thermometer reaches 245.
  • Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla.
  • Pour into lightly greased 8x8 greased baking dish.
  • Let stand 8 hours at room temperature.
  • Cut caramel into 1/2 inch squares. If you like, you can shape into balls. (I skipped the shaping).
  • Melt chocolate and shortening or paraffin in saucepan over medium heat. (I melted mine in the microwave for about 1-1/2 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds). Remove from heat.
  • Dip balls into melted chocolate mixture; place on greased sheet. Chill 8 hours.

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