Chocolate-Glazed Caramels

* Exported from MasterCook *

CHOCOLATE-GLAZED CARAMELS

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Serving Size : 32 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Candies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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-Nancy Speicher DPXX20A
1 c Granulated sugar
1/2 c Light-brown sugar -- packed
1/2 c Light corn syrup
1/2 c Heavy cream
1 c Milk
1/4 c Butter or margarine
2 ts Vanilla extract
1 1/2 c Chopped pecans -- coarsely
-chopped (6 oz can)
1/2 Bar German sweet chocolate
-(4 oz size)
Walnut halves -- optional

1. Line a 9x5x3" loaf pan with foil. Lightly butter foil.
2. In a heavy, 2 1/2-qt saucepan, combined granulated & brown
sugars, corn syrup, cream, milk & butter.
3. Cook, stirring with wooden spoon, over low heat until sugar is
dissolved.
4. Over medium heat, cook, stirring occasionally, to 240 to 245F on
candy thermometer, or until a little in cold water forms a firm ball,
like caramel. Do not overcook.
5. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and nuts. Turn into prepared
pan; let cool.
6. Melt chocolate in double-boiler top, over hot, not boiling, water.
Spread over mixture. Refrigerate to allow the chocolate to harden.
With warm knife, cut into 32 pieces (4 x 8). If desire, decorate each
piece with a walnut half.
From McCalls Cookery No. 13.



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