RUM-CARAMEL CHOCOLATES

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I love the flavor of rum even though I don't drink, and decided since I was making candies today to try making a chewy rum-flavored center for chocolates. I think they worked :p

Provided by Alicia .

Categories     Candies

Number Of Ingredients 10

CARAMELS
1 c butter
2 1/4 c light brown sugar
1 c light corn syrup
1 14oz can(s) sweetened condensed milk
3 tsp rum flavored extract
1 1/2 tsp vanilla flavored extract
CHOCOLATE
1 lb bittersweet chocolate
1 Tbsp butter

Steps:

  • 1. Grease or line with wax paper an 8x8 inch square pan, bottom and sides, I prefer wax paper for easier clean up :p
  • 2. In a heavy saucepan on medium heat, melt butter. Add brown sugar, corn syrup and condensed milk. Stir constantly and heat to 250 degrees on a candy thermometer or until a small amount dropped in cold water forms a firm, pliable ball. Remove from heat and stir in rum and vanilla extracts.
  • 3. Pour into prepared pan and set aside to cool. When it is completely cooled and set, cut into 1 inch squares and chill until firm.
  • 4. When caramel is ready, prepare chocolate by melting it with 1 Tbsp butter in a double boiler. Dip the caramel squares into chocolate using a dipping fork and set aside on a wax paper coated cookie sheet to cool. Store in an airtight container or wrap individually in wax paper.

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