CREAMY SOFT CARAMELS

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Rich, creamy, smooth, soft...those are just a few reasons to love these old-fashioned caramels. Purchased caramels just can't compare.-Sharon Struthers, Belgrade, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 teaspoon plus 1 cup butter, divided
1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup sugar
Dash salt
1 cup light corn syrup
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Line a 9-in. square pan with foil; grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter and set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the sugars, salt and remaining butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Stir in corn syrup; return to a boil. Remove from the heat; slowly stir in milk. , Cook and stir over medium-low heat until a candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage). Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Pour into prepared pan. Cool. Using foil, lift candy out of pan; cut into 1-in. squares. Wrap individually in waxed paper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 28mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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