Creamy Caramels

nnreq's Note:

This is a recipe that me and my husband make every christmas and give these away as gifts. Everybody now eagerly awaits their caramels.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 72 caramels

• 1 cup butter
• 2 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 dash salt
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions:

1. Melt butter in a large saucepan.
2. Add sugar and salt.
3. Blend in corn syrup and milk, stirring constantly.
4. Cook and stir over medium heat to 245 degrees on candy thermometer.
5. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
6. Pour into greased 9 inch square pan.
7. Cool thoroughly.
8. Cut into small squares and wrap in waxed paper.

Reviews

[palm715]

Just made two batches for Christmas gifts. I sprinkled sea salt on the caramels after pouring and before cutting. So good! I also wrapped in parchment paper because it seems to stay wrapped better. A new holiday tradition!

[Cheesehead]

I've been making these for years. They work well in a silicon pan, pops right out!! Also have dipped then in chocolate.

[Jennilou5]

OMG these are so yummy and easy to make. This was my first attempt at caramels and the very first batch came out perfect. I lined my pan with foil prior to filling to make them easier to remove. Also sprinkled with sea salt...this was a delicious decision. Love the contrast of sweet with salty. I wrapped them in saran wrap instead of waxed paper and it worked well. Very tedious with cutting and wrapping, but the finished product is delish. Made them for Christmas, may have to make another batch to share. My 2 year old and I keep eating these! Thanks for sharing this recipe!