Caramels

Caramels

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 2 c
• salt - 1/2 tsp
• whipping cream - 2 c
• light corn syrup - 1 c
• real butter - 1/3 c

How to make caramels:

Combine all ingredients except for 1 cup of cream and 1/3 cup butter. Bring to a boil; slowly add the other cup of cream so that the mixture continues to boil. Boil for 5 minutes. Add 1/3 cup real butter one teaspoon at a time. Cook until candy thermometer reads 240°. Take off heat and add 1 teaspoon vanilla. Pour into a 9-inch square pan and let stand 2 hours. Cut into 1/2-inch squares and wrap in Saran Wrap.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Candy, American.