Mrs. D's Chocolate Caramels

1. 1

   Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

2. 2

   Lightly coat the foil with the melted butter and set aside.

3. 3

   Heat the cream, sugar, corn syrup, and chopped chocolate in a 3 quart saucepan over medium heat.

4. 4

   When hot, stir to dissolve the sugar and chocolate.

5. 5

   Bring mixture to a boil (about 20 minutes), than adjust heat to low and simmer slowly for 40 minutes, stirring frequently, until quite thick.

6. 6

   Remove from the heat.

7. 7

   Add the vanilla extract and stir to combine.

8. 8

   Add the chopped walnuts and stir with a rubber spatula to combine.

9. 9

   Pour the mixture onto the aluminum foil-lined baking sheet, using a rubber spatula to spread the mixture to the edges.

10. 10

    Allow the mixture to stand at room temperature for 15 minutes, then refrigerate for 2 hours before cutting.

11. 11

    Turn caramel out onto a cutting board.

12. 12

    Use a serrated slicer to make 9 cuts across the width of the sheet of caramel at 1-1/2-inch intervals.

13. 13

    Then make 4 cuts across the length of the sheet at 2-inch intervals.

14. 14

    Individually wrap each caramel in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, and store in the refrigerator until ready to devour.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.