
Tomorrow is Christmas Eve and that just doesn’t seem possible! I’ve really enjoyed posting these treats for you each day – and so have my well-fed friends and family!
This is a great little recipe that yields a big pan of candy caramels. They are packed with chocolate chips and salty cashews so eating one is a little bit like eating a candy bar!

First you’ll pour a whole bunch of semisweet chips and salted cashews into a 13×9 pan.

Now’s the time to dust off that candy thermometer! Cook the caramel ingredients in a big pot and pour it on top of the chips and nuts.

After a quick chill in the fridge the caramels can be cut into pieces. Use a large chef’s knife because the chilled caramel block will be firm.

These caramels hold their shape well so you don’t have to wrap them – but they look cute in their own individual waxed papers with the ends twisted.
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Chocolate Chip Cashew Caramels
Ingredients
- 2 cups 250g roasted salted cashews
- 1 cup 6 oz. semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup 226g unsalted butter
- 2 cups 400g brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup 300g light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup 60 ml water
- 14 ounces 1 can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Grease a 13×9 inch baking pan with vegetable shortening and line it with parchment paper so that the paper overhangs the edges of the pan (the shortening will help the paper stick to the sides of the pan).
- Pour the cashews and semisweet chips into the pan and pat down evenly so they cover the bottom in a single layer.
- Add the butter to a large pot and place over medium heat. Add the brown sugar, corn syrup and water. Cook mixture until it comes to a boil, stirring occasionally. When the mixture boils stir in the sweetened condensed milk. Cook, stirring constantly until a candy thermometer reads 248°F.
- Remove the pot from the heat and add the vanilla extract; stir. Pour the caramel into the prepared pan without scraping out the bottom. Let the caramel cool slightly before transferring it to the refrigerator. Let chill until firm.
- Lift caramel out of the pan by the overhanging parchment paper. Cut into pieces. If the caramel is too firm, allow it to stand at room temperature until soft enough to cut.
- Store pieces in a tin between sheets of waxed paper, or wrap each cut caramel in its own waxed paper wrapper.
An amazing treat.
Happy Holidays!
Cheers,
Rosa
Yum! These look so delicious!
Kari
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May I use a Thermapen thermometer rather than a candy thermometer? I have a difficult time reading the temp on the candy thermometer and am unsure exactly how close to the bottom I should place it. I don't want it to measure the heat from the stove.
Hi, Patty! Using a Thermapen should work fine. The only drawback is that you'll have to babysit the caramel and check the temp periodically. I believe these caramels would be worth the extra attention! 🙂
I agree, candy thermometers are hard to read. I have a digital probe thermomter with an alarm that I really love using.
Thanks for asking! Happy candy-making!
Hi Heather,
I made these yesterday – knew these were going on my "to make now list" as soon as I saw them. They are wonderful! Absolutely delicious! Thanks so much for posting the recipe. I've enjoyed all your December posts. Merry Christmas. Hope you have a wonderful holiday.
6 ounces chocolate chips equals 1 cup so 12 ounces would equal 2 cups.
These look so decadent ? I need to make this now! Lol
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