Chocolate Nut Caramels

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Rich, chewy homemade candies with a deep chocolate flavor and crunchy walnut pieces
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These homemade Chocolate Nut Caramels are a classic confection that combines the smooth richness of butter and cream with the deep, satisfying taste of cocoa. The addition of toasted walnuts provides a wonderful textural contrast to the soft, chewy caramel base. Perfect for holiday gift baskets, cookie exchanges, or simply enjoying with a cup of coffee, these treats are an indulgent delight. While they require careful attention to sugar temperature, the result is a luxurious candy that tastes far better than store-bought versions. They make a thoughtful homemade gift for friends and family during the festive season.

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Chocolate Nut Caramels

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 1593.9

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These homemade Chocolate Nut Caramels are a classic confection that combines the smooth richness of butter and cream with the deep, satisfying taste of cocoa. The addition of toasted walnuts provides a wonderful textural contrast to the soft, chewy caramel base. Perfect for holiday gift baskets, cookie exchanges, or simply enjoying with a cup of coffee, these treats are an indulgent delight. While they require careful attention to sugar temperature, the result is a luxurious candy that tastes far better than store-bought versions. They make a thoughtful homemade gift for friends and family during the festive season.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, cocoa, butter, and 1 cup of cream.
  3. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves.
  4. Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pan and cook until the mixture reaches the soft-ball stage (234&# 194;°F (112ðC) (116ðC)to 240ðF) or until a small amount dropped in cold water forms a soft ball.
  5. Slowly pour in the remaining 1 cup of cream, stirring carefully to avoid splattering.
  6. Continue cooking to the firm-ball stage (245ðF (118ðC) (121ðC)to 250ðF), stirring occasionally.
  7. Remove the pan from heat and immediately stir in the vanilla extract and chopped walnuts.
  8. Beat the mixture vigorously until it begins to thicken and lose its gloss, becoming creamy and opaque.
  9. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  10. Allow the caramels to cool completely at room temperature before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1593.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 106.1g164%
Saturated Fat 38.2g191%
Cholesterol 132.0mg44%
Sodium 327.7mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 168.0g57%
Dietary Fiber 12.3g50%
Sugars 134.9g
Protein 16.6g34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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