rich chocolate caramels

How To Make rich chocolate caramels

• 1

  Place sugars, corn syrup, half and half and chocolate in large heavy saucepan.
• 2

  Bring to boil, stirring to melt chocolate and dissolve sugar.
• 3

  Reduce heat to moderate and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until syrup reaches 248 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 8x8x2\" pan.
• 7

  Cool; cut in 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.
• 11

  Makes about 1-1/2 pounds.
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