Chocolate Caramels

Name: Chocolate Caramels
Ingredients: 3 c. firmly packed light brown sugar; 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 c. molasses; 3/4 c. butter or margarine; 6 (1 oz.) sq. unsweetened chocolate; 1 1/2 c. milk; 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract; 1/3 c. sliced almonds, toasted

8 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

3 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 c. molasses
3/4 c. butter or margarine
6 (1 oz.) sq. unsweetened chocolate
1 1/2 c. milk
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/3 c. sliced almonds, toasted

Directions

1

Combine first 4 ingredients in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and cook 5 minutes. Add chocolate and milk. Stir until chocolate melts.
2

Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture reaches soft ball stage (238°). Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Pour mixture into a buttered 9-inch square pan. Sprinkle with almonds. Cover and chill overnight. Cut into squares. Store in refrigerator.
3

Yields 3 dozen.