Pecan Caramels - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
2 c. half and half
3/4 c. light corn syrup
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
64 pecan halves

Preparation

In a 4-quart saucepan, combine sugar, 1 cup half and half, corn syrup and butter.
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a full boil (7 to 8 minutes). Add remaining 1 cup half and half; continue cooking, stirring often, until mixture reaches 245\u00b0 (35 to 40 minutes).
Pour into buttered 8-inch square pan.
Cover; refrigerate 1 to 1 1/2 hours to cool.
Cut into 64 pieces.
Drop 1/4 teaspoon melted chocolate on top of each caramel; press pecan half into chocolate.
Cover; store refrigerated.