Chocolate Pecan Caramels

Chocolate Pecan Caramels

 

• 1 tablespoon butter, plus 1 cup, softened and divided
• 1 ½ cups pecans, chopped
• 1 cup (6 oz) semi sweet chocolate chips
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• ¼ cup water
• 1 can (14 oz) sweet condensed milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• Line 9x13 pan with foil. Butter with 1 tablespoon butter. Sprinkle pan with pecans
•  and chocolate chips. Set aside.
• In 3 quart heavy saucepan over medium heat, melt remaining butter. Add brown sugar, 
• corn syrup and water.
• Cook and stir until mixture comes to boil. Stir in milk. Cook, STIRRING CONSTANTLY, 
• until candy thermometer reads 248.
• Pour into prepared pan (Do not scrape sauce pan)
• Servings/Yield: 60 pieces
• Source
  
  Taste of Home