These chocolate-flavored caramels will simply melt in your mouth. Try to save some for others.

Creamy Chocolate Caramels

3 cups heavy cream
2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 ounces baking chocolate
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1. Combine cream and condensed milk in the top of a double boiler. Heat over simmering water until warm; reduce heat to low.
2. In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, syrup and salt. Cook over medium heat to boiling, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Boil for 1 minute, then reduce heat.
3. Slowly add cream mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time, stirring for 5 minutes after each addition to brown the sugars. Add baking chocolate. Heat to a temperature of 242°F.
4. Remove from heat. Stir in walnuts and vanilla. Pour into greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan and allow to set before cutting.
5. Wrapped in plastic, these candies will last up to 2 weeks. Store in a cool, dry place.

Makes 48 pieces.