Chocolate Caramels

Pretty easy and very tasty

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 24
• Yields: 1 1/2 lbs

Ingredients

• 1  cup granulated sugar
• 1  cup brown sugar, packed
• 1⁄2 cup corn syrup
• 1⁄2 cup half-and-half cream
• 2  ounces  unsweetened chocolate
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1  tablespoon butter

Directions

1. Place sugars, corn syrup, half and half and chocolate in large heavy saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil, stirring to melt chocolate and dissolve sugar.
3. Reduce heat to moderate and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until syrup reaches 248° F on candy thermometer (firm ball stage).
4. Remove from heat.
5. Quickly stir in butter and vanilla just until blended and butter melts.
6. Pour into well greased 8 x 8 x 2 inch pan.
7. Cool; cut into small squares.
8. If desired, top each square with pecan half or almond slivers.
9. Wrap individually in plastic wrap or foil.
10. Store in cool, dry place.