Eggnog Caramels

Eggnog and nutmeg gives these caramels a unique flavor. Great for holiday gift-giving. Cook time includes time for it to set.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 40 mins
• Serves: 64

Ingredients

• 1  cup sugar
• 1  cup  packed brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup butter flavor shortening
• 3⁄4 cup light corn syrup
• 2  cups  eggnog
• 1  dash ground nutmeg

Directions

1. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with a double-thickness of foil; coat well with cooking spray.
2. Place all ingredients in a heavy, deep-sided saucepan; attach a candy thermometer to the side of the saucepan.
3. Bring mixture to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Lower heat to medium and continue cooking, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches 245 degrees F.
4. Immediately pour caramel mixture into prepared pan; cool and refrigerate for 3 hours or more, until completely firm.
5. Using foil, lift caramel slab from prepared pan. Pull the foil down from the sides of the caramel.
6. Using a long knife, trim the edges off the caramel slab (these are ideal for nibbling!), and then cut the block of caramel into 8 rows. Cut each row into 8 squares.