Lump Of Coal Candy Recipe

Name: Lump Of Coal Candy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon plus 1 cup butter, divided; 2 cups sugar; 1-1/2 cups corn syrup; 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon black food coloring, optional; 1 package (12 ounces) dark chocolate chips; 2 teaspoons shortening

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon plus 1 cup butter, divided
2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups corn syrup
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon black food coloring, optional
1 package (12 ounces) dark chocolate chips
2 teaspoons shortening

1
Line an 8-in. square dish with heavy-duty foil; butter foil with 1 teaspoon butter; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, milk, salt and remaining butter; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 244u00b0 (firm-ball stage).
2
Remove from the heat; stir in the walnuts, vanilla and food coloring if desired. Pour into prepared pan (do not scrape saucepan). Cool completely before cutting. Lift foil and candy out of pan; remove foil. Cut into 1-in. squares.
3
In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip caramels in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

950

kcal

Calories

Fat

144

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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 teaspoon plus 1 cup butter, divided, 2 cups sugar, 1-1/2 cups corn syrup, 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk, and more.

Yes, Lump Of Coal Candy falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Lump Of Coal Candy

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