Homemade Chocolate-Dipped Caramels Recipe

Name: Homemade Chocolate-Dipped Caramels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 1 cup dark corn syrup; 1 cup butter; 1 (14-oz.) can sweetened condensed milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 (12-oz.) package semisweet chocolate morsels; 2 tablespoons shortening; Wax paper; Chopped crystallized ginger (optional); Coarse sea salt (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup sugar
1 cup dark corn syrup
1 cup butter
1 (14-oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (12-oz.) package semisweet chocolate morsels
2 tablespoons shortening
Wax paper
Chopped crystallized ginger (optional)
Coarse sea salt (optional)

1
Bring first 3 ingredients to a boil in a 3-qt. saucepan over medium heat; cook, without stirring, 7 minutes.
2
Stir in condensed milk, and bring to a boil over medium heat; cook, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer registers 238u00b0 to 240u00b0 (soft ball stage), about 20 to 25 minutes.
3
Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla. Pour into a buttered 8-inch square pan. Let stand at room temperature 8 hours.
4
Invert caramel onto a cutting board; cut into 1-inch squares using a bench scraper or knife.
5
Cook chocolate and shortening in a saucepan over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes until melted and smooth. Remove from heat. Toss caramels in chocolate mixture, in batches, until thoroughly coated, using a fork. Transfer to wax paper. Sprinkle with crystallized ginger or coarse sea salt, if desired. Chill 1 hour. Let stand at room temperature 30 to 45 minutes before serving. Store leftovers in refrigerator up to 5 days.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sugar, 1 cup dark corn syrup, 1 cup butter, 1 (14-oz.) can sweetened condensed milk, and more.

Yes, Homemade Chocolate-Dipped Caramels falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Homemade Chocolate-Dipped Caramels

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