Chocolate Caramels Name: patti osteen Base: retired Recipe: Chocolate Caramels *********************************************************** 1 cup (2 sticks) butter 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup packed dark brown sugar 1 cup light corn syrup 1 can (14 oz.)Sweetened Condensed Milk 1 bar (2 oz. total) Unsweetened Chocolate Baking Bars 1 teaspoon vanilla extract *********************************************************** Directions: LINE 8-inch-square baking pan with foil; grease. COMBINE butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and corn syrup in heavy-duty, medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil and butter is melted. Add sweetened condensed milk and chocolate; stir constantly until chocolate is melted. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, for 25 to 35 minutes or until mixture reaches 245° F on candy thermometer. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract. Immediately pour into prepared pan. Cool. LIFT from pan; remove foil. Cut into 1-inch squares and wrap individually in plastic wrap, twisting ends. Store at room temperature.