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Homemade Caramels Recipe

This homemade caramels recipe makes decadent chewy homemade caramels, perfect as-is but also tasty dipped in chocolate! It's a great Christmas candy recipe for the caramel lover in your family. Find this recipe and 25 of the best easy Christmas candy recipes here!

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Ingredients

2 cups brown sugar, packed
1 cup white corn syrup
1 1/2 cups evaporated milk
1/2 cup butter
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup nuts
melted chocolate (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine sugar, corn syrup, evaporated milk, butter and salt in a saucepan.
  2. Heat gradually to boiling, stirring constantly.
  3. Boil until golden brown, about 7-10 minutes (240 degrees).
  4. Add vanilla and nuts.
  5. Pour into a well buttered 8 inch pan.
  6. Cool several hours or overnight.
  7. Cut into small squares.
  8. Dip in chocolate if desired. Makes 64 pieces.