Chocolate Caramels

Chocolate Caramels

Chocolate Caramels

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Ingrediënten

  • 1 teaspoon butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ¾ cup light corn syrup
  • 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate chopped
  • cups heavy whipping cream divided

Instructies

  • Boil in a saucepan the sugar, corn syrup and chocolate in a medium heat until it becomes smooth.
  • Stir frequently then add the ½ cup of cream.
  • Let it boil until a soft ball stage will appear.
  • Add another ½ cup of cream until a firm ball of mixture will appear.
  • Pour the mixture into another pan and let it cool overnight, once firm lift the cover foil and cut the candy into squares.
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Recipe Category Candy / Chocolate
Holliday: Christmas

Pecan Caramels

Pecan Caramels

Pecan Caramels

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Ingrediënten

  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • cup honey
  • 2 ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp. butter
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate finely chopped
  • 1 ¾ cup toasted pecan halves

Instructies

  • In a pan, toast the pecan halves until brownish in color then scatter it into the separate foiled pan thenset aside.
  • In a large saucepan, add the syrup, the honey, sugar, salt, butter and cream.
  • Stir to mix evenly until such time the sugar is dissolved and the mixture blended well.
  • Take off from the heat then gradually add the vanilla extract and unsweetened chopped chocolate.
  • Stir frequently until the sugar melted and caramel becomes smooth.
  • Transfer the caramel mixture into the pan and pour evenly over the top of pecans.
  • Set aside to cool the caramelized pecans.
  • Once firm and hard, break into pieces and enjoy its crunchy lovely taste.
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Recipe Category Candy / Nuts
Holliday: Christmas

Soft Rum Caramels

A plate of soft rum caramels on a rustic wooden table, featuring rich, golden-brown treats with a smooth, chewy texture infused with warm rum flavor. Some caramels are individually wrapped in parchment paper, while others are cut into small squares with a light sprinkle of sea salt. The plate rests on a wooden cutting board, with scattered caramel pieces, a small dish of melted caramel, and a glass of rum nearby. Soft natural lighting enhances the warm, inviting tones.

Soft Rum Caramels

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Ingrediënten

  • 1 teaspoon butter softened and divided
  • ¼ cup butter softened and divided
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons rum extract

Instructies

  • In a saucepan put the brown sugar, corn syrup, sugar and salt.
  • Heat in a medium fire, let it boil stir to mix evenly.
  • Add the cream mixture stir constantly in order not to overheat.
  • Take off from the heat then mix in the rum extract.
  • Once mixture is well blended, pour it into the prepared pan set aside to cool.
  • Once firma and hard, cut the candy into pieces or any desired size.
  • Wrap each candy into a foil or wax paper twisting both ends.
  • Store in a container or keep it cool in a fridge.
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Recipe Category Candy
Holliday: Christmas

Toasted Almond Caramels

A plate of toasted almond caramels with a rich, golden-brown color, glossy surface, and toasted almond slices on a rustic wooden table. Some pieces are cut open to reveal the soft, chewy texture, with scattered almonds and caramel drizzles. A cozy napkin and wooden plate enhance the warm, inviting atmosphere.

Toasted Almond Caramels

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Ingrediënten

  • 13 teaspoon Butter
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup Whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Chopped almonds

Instructies

  • Prepare the almonds and toast in a low medium heat fire until golden brown in color and aroma scent begin to smell.
  • Bring to boil in a saucepan the sugar, corn syrup, salt and the butter.
  • Stir well to evenly mix.
  • Take off the pan from the heat and stir in the cream into the mixture.
  • Stir to mix evenly, Return the pan to the medium heat and add the vanilla and almonds.
  • Cook and bring to boil.
  • Pour the mixture into a separate prepared pan and let it cool in a fridge.
  • When firm, cut into pieces or square size shape.
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Recipe Category Candy / Nuts
Holliday: Christmas

Old Fashioned Caramels

Old Fashioned Caramels

Old Fashioned Caramels

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Ingrediënten

  • 1 tablespoon butter plus 1 cup divided
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 ¾ cups light corn syrup
  • 2 cups half-and-half cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Diamond of California Chopped Pecans optional

Instructies

  • Prepare a saucepan; add in the sugar, corn syrup and butter.
  • Heat in a medium fire then let it boil stirring constantly for few minutes or until such time it melted evenly.
  • Take off from the heat then stir in the cream, vanilla and the pecans into the mixture.
  • Pour in the mixture into the separate foiled pan then set aside to set to cool the mixture.
  • Once firm and hard, break the candy into pieces
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Recipe Category Candy
Holliday: Christmas

Toasted Coconut Chocolate Bark

A plate of toasted coconut bark with a creamy white chocolate base, generously topped with golden toasted coconut flakes, on a rustic wooden table. Some pieces are broken apart to showcase the crisp texture, with scattered coconut flakes adding an elegant touch. A cozy napkin and wooden plate enhance the warm, inviting atmosphere.

Toasted Coconut Chocolate Bark

A rich and crunchy chocolate bark with toasted coconut, perfect for snacking or gifting. Simple to make and absolutely delicious!
Portions:12
Preparation Time: 10 minuten
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Equipment

  • microwave-safe bowl
  • cookie sheet
  • waxed paper
  • spatula
  • knife

Ingrediënten

  • 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 12 oz dark chocolate chips
  • 18 oz toasted coconut flakes

Instructies

  • Line a cookie sheet with waxed paper and set aside.
  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet and dark chocolate chips, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
  • Remove from the microwave and stir in half of the toasted coconut flakes.
  • Pour the mixture onto the prepared cookie sheet, spreading it evenly.
  • Sprinkle the remaining toasted coconut on top.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  • Once set, cut or break into pieces to serve.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Serving Tip:
Enjoy as a sweet snack, or package in decorative bags for a homemade gift.
Wine Advice:
Pair with a sweet dessert wine like Port or a smooth coconut rum cocktail.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 290 kcal | Carbohydrates: 28 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 19 g | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 20 g | Salt: 0.1 g
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Recipe Category Candy / Chocolate / Dessert
Country International
Holliday: Christmas
Season: All seasons
Diets Vegetarian

Chunky Chocolate Peanut Butter Bark

A plate of chunky chocolate peanut butter bark with a dark chocolate base swirled with creamy peanut butter and studded with crunchy peanuts on a rustic wooden table. Some pieces are broken apart to reveal thick, textured layers, with whole peanuts and chocolate shavings scattered around. A cozy napkin and wooden plate enhance the warm, inviting atmosphere.

Chunky Chocolate Peanut Butter Bark

A sweet and salty chocolate peanut butter bark packed with crunchy pretzels, salted peanuts, and mini peanut butter cups.
Portions:12
Preparation Time: 10 minuten
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Equipment

  • Microwave-safe bowls
  • cookie sheet
  • wax paper
  • spatula
  • knife

Ingrediënten

  • 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 12 oz peanut butter chips
  • 6 oz salted peanuts
  • 6 oz small pretzels chopped
  • 12 miniature peanut butter cups unwrapped and coarsely chopped

Instructies

  • Line a cookie sheet with wax paper and set aside.
  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
  • Remove from the microwave and stir in the salted peanuts.
  • Pour the mixture onto the prepared cookie sheet, spreading evenly.
  • In another microwave-safe bowl, melt the peanut butter chips.
  • Remove from the microwave and mix in the chopped pretzels.
  • Pour the peanut butter mixture over the chocolate layer, spreading gently.
  • Press the chopped miniature peanut butter cups on top.
  • Place the cookie sheet in the fridge to cool for 2 hours.
  • Once set, cut or break into pieces and serve.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Serving Tip:
Serve as a sweet snack or package in decorative bags for a homemade gift.
Wine Advice:
Pair with a creamy liqueur such as Baileys or a nutty Amontillado sherry.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 320 kcal | Carbohydrates: 30 g | Protein: 6 g | Fat: 20 g | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 22 g | Salt: 0.8 g
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Recipe Category Candy / Chocolate / Dessert / Nuts
Country International
Holliday: Christmas
Season: All seasons

Coffee Toffee Bark

A plate of coffee toffee bark with a buttery toffee base infused with coffee flavor, topped with dark chocolate and sprinkled with crushed coffee beans and toffee bits on a rustic wooden table. Some pieces are broken apart to reveal the crisp, caramelized texture, with coffee beans scattered around. A cozy napkin and wooden plate enhance the warm, inviting atmosphere.

Coffee Toffee Bark

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Ingrediënten

  • 12 ounces semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 4 ounces white chocolate chips
  • 2 teaspoons finely ground coffee
  • 6 ounces toffee bits or chips

Instructies

  • Prepare a cookie sheet with waxed paper, set aside.
  • In a medium microwave safe bowl, melt the semi sweet chocolate chips, Pour into the cookie sheet.
  • In a small microwave safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips.
  • Remove from microwave and stir in the coffee and the toffee.
  • Pour on top of semisweet layer and use a butter knife to drag through both layers and swirl together.
  • Cool in fridge for two hours, then cut or break into pieces to serve.
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Recipe Category Candy / Chocolate
Holliday: Christmas

Mint Chocolate Bark

A plate of mint chocolate bark with a dark chocolate base swirled with white chocolate infused with peppermint, topped with crushed candy canes and chocolate shavings on a rustic wooden table. Some pieces are broken apart to showcase the crisp, layered texture, with mint leaves scattered around. A cozy napkin and wooden plate enhance the warm, inviting atmosphere.

Mint Chocolate Bark

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Ingrediënten

  • 12 ounces milk chocolate chips
  • 6 ounces white chocolate chips
  • Green food coloring
  • 5 teaspoons mint extract

Instructies

  • Prepare a cookie sheet with wax paper, set aside.
  • In a large microwave safe bowl, melt the milk chocolate chips, stirring often to prevent burning.
  • Remove from microwave and pour into prepared cookie sheet.
  • Use a spatula to create an even layer.
  • Set aside.
  • In a medium sized microwave safe bowl melt the white chocolate chips.
  • Remove from microwave and stir in mint extract.
  • Once well combined, stir in green food coloring.
  • Pour white chocolate on top of milk chocolate.
  • Use a butter knife to drag through both chocolate layers and swirl the colors together.
  • Cool in fridge for 2 hours, then cut or break into pieces to serve.
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Recipe Category Candy / Chocolate
Holliday: Christmas

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bark

A plate of chocolate chip cookie dough bark with a creamy cookie dough layer and mini chocolate chips on a rich dark chocolate base, on a rustic wooden table. Some pieces are broken apart to reveal the soft, doughy texture, with extra chocolate chips and cookie crumbs scattered around. A cozy napkin and wooden plate enhance the warm, inviting atmosphere.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bark

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Ingrediënten

  • 6 ounces white chocolate chips
  • 12 ounces dark chocolate chips
  • 16 store bought chocolate chip cookies
  • 3 ounces mini milk chocolate chips

Instructies

  • Prepare a cookie sheet with wax paper, set aside.
  • Break the chocolate chip cookies into chunks, set aside.
  • In a small microwave safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips, stirring often.
  • Pour into prepare cookie sheet and place in fridge to chill.
  • In a medium microwave safe bowl melt the dark chocolate, stirring often to prevent burning.
  • Pour on top of white chocolate.
  • Put pieces of chocolate chip cookies on top of dark chocolate and place mini chocolate chips in between cookie pieces.
  • Chill for at least two hours.
  • Cut into pieces and serve.
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Recipe Category Candy / Chocolate
Holliday: Christmas
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