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Coffee afficionados will delight in these rich espresso-and steamed milk-flavored confections.

2 1/4 cups brown sugar, firmly packed

1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

1 cup butter, melted

1 cup light corn syrup

3 tablespoons instant coffee granules

1/2 to 1 teaspoon grated orange rind

1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. Line an 8-inch square pan with aluminum foil; butter foil, and set pan aside.
2. Combine first 6 ingredients in a large heavy saucepan; stir well. Cook over medium heat until mixture reaches firm ball stage or candy thermometer register 248*F (120*C), about 15 to 17 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in walnuts and vanilla.
3. Pour mixture into prepared pan. Cool in pan on a wire rack at least 5 hours. Cut into squares using a butter knife. Wrap each caramel piece in plastic wrap.

Makes about 3 pounds.