Caramels

A. candy/fry thermometer is very helpful

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 16
• Yields: 64 one inch pieces

Ingredients

• 1  cup granulated sugar
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup light corn syrup
• 3⁄4 cup  cream
• 3⁄4 cup  whole milk
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1⁄2 cup  nuts, chopped (optional)
• 1  teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients except vanilla and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it reaches 246°F (or forms a firm ball when dropped into cold water).
2. Stir in vanilla, then pour in a greased 8-inch square baking pan.
3. Cool, then "plop" out of pan and cut into 1-inch pieces.
4. Individually wrap each square in waxed paper.