21.   Stir in brandy and refrigerate, allowing to cool until mixture thickens to a spreading consistency, about half an hour.

22.   Stir in chocolate chips and vanilla, beat until of a spreading consistency.

23.   When mixture is almost of spreading consistency, add nuts and continue beating by hand until mixture is proper consistency.

24.   Cook over low heat, stirring all the time until caramel kaya thickens to a spreading consistency.