Lump Of Coal Candy

• 1 teaspoon plus 1 cup butter, divided
• 2 cups sugar
• 1-1/2 cups corn syrup
• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon black food coloring, optional
• 1 package (12 ounces) dark chocolate chips
• 2 teaspoons shortening

1. Line an 8-in. square dish with heavy-duty foil; butter foil with 1 teaspoon butter; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, milk, salt and remaining butter; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 244u0b0 (firm-ball stage).
2. Remove from the heat; stir in the walnuts, vanilla and food coloring if desired. Pour into prepared pan (do not scrape saucepan). Cool completely before cutting. Lift foil and candy out of pan; remove foil. Cut into 1-in. squares.
3. In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip caramels in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

butter, sugar, corn syrup, condensed milk, salt, walnuts, vanilla, black food coloring, chocolate chips, shortening

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/lump-of-coal-candy/ (may not work)