CREAMY CHOCOLATE CARAMELS

Creamy Chocolate Caramels image

Enjoy these creamy candies made using chocolate and nuts - perfect party dessert.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 2h40m

Yield 64

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/2 cup finely chopped nuts
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine
2 cups whipping (heavy) cream
3/4 cup light corn syrup
2 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate

Steps:

Grease bottom and sides of 8- or 9-inch square glass baking dish with butter. Spread nuts in pan. Heat remaining ingredients to boiling in heavy 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Cook over medium heat about 35 minutes, stirring frequently, to 245°F on candy thermometer or until small amount of mixture dropped into cup of very cold water forms a firm ball that holds its shape until pressed. Immediately spread over nuts in pan. Cool completely, about 2 hours.
Cut candy into 1-inch squares. Wrap individually in waxed paper or plastic wrap. (Use metallic plastic wrap for a candy shop finish.) Store wrapped candies in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Caramel, Sodium 15 mg