Decadent Chocolate-Infused Pecan Caramels

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon plus 1 cup butter, softened, divided
• 1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Line a 13×9-inch pan with foil; butter the foil with 1 tablespoon butter. Sprinkle with pecans and chocolate chips; set aside.
2. In a heavy saucepan, melt remaining butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar, corn syrup, and water. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. Stir in milk.
3. Cook, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer reads 248°F (firm-ball stage). Remove from heat and add vanilla.
4. Pour into prepared pan (do not scrape saucepan). Cool completely before cutting.

Prep Time:

20 minutes

Cooking Time:

15 minutes

Total Time:

35 minutes + cooling

Calories:

190 kcal per serving (2 pieces)