Chocolate Caramels - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 c. molasses
3/4 c. butter or margarine
6 (1 oz.) sq. unsweetened chocolate
1 1/2 c. milk
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/3 c. sliced almonds, toasted

Preparation

Combine first 4 ingredients in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and cook 5 minutes. Add chocolate and milk. Stir until chocolate melts.
Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture reaches soft ball stage (238\u00b0). Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Pour mixture into a buttered 9-inch square pan. Sprinkle with almonds. Cover and chill overnight. Cut into squares. Store in refrigerator.
Yields 3 dozen.