Coffee caramels

Coffee caramels

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 2 c
• vanilla - 1 tsp
• salt - 1/4 tsp
• butter - 2 Tbsp
• heavy cream
• light corn syrup - 1/2 c
• hot water - 1/2 c
• instant coffee - 2 tsp

How to make coffee caramels:

Combine sugar, syrup, hot water, instant coffee and 3/4 c. sour cream. Cook over medium heat; stirring constantly until sugar dissolves. Continue cooking without stirring until candy thermometer reaches 226°, about 15 minutes. Add remaining 3/4 c. cream, butter and salt. Cook to hard ball stage (250°). Remove from heat; cool slightly and carefully stir in vanilla. Pour into buttered 8 inch square pan; cool. When firm; cut, wrap if desired.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Candy, French.