Chocolate Caramels

Ingredients

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 cup dark corn syrup
• 1/2 cup cream
• 1/2 cup butter
• 3 squares unsweetened chocolate
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Place all ingredients except vanilla extract in a heavy saucepan. Cover and boil for 5 minutes; uncover. Boil to firm-ball stage, 247 degrees F.
2. Remove from heat. Add vanilla extract.
3. Add 1 cup chopped nutmeats if desired.
4. Pour into a buttered 10 x 6 inch pan.
5. When cold, cut into 1 inch squares.
6. Wrap in wax paper.