SOFT 'N' CHEWY CARAMELS

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This candy is a must at our house for Christmas. I made these caramels with my children, and now I enjoy making them with our eight grandchildren, too. -Darlene Edinger, Turtle Lake, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 teaspoons plus 1 cup butter, divided
2 cups sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
2 cups half-and-half cream, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Line a 13x9-in. pan with foil; grease foil with 2 teaspoons butter. Cube remaining butter. In a Dutch oven, combine sugar, corn syrup and 1 cup cream. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Slowly stir in remaining cream. Cook over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 250° (hard-ball stage), stirring frequently. Remove from the heat; stir in cubed butter and vanilla until well mixed, about 5 minutes. , Pour into prepared pan. Cool. Remove foil from pan; cut candy into 1-in. squares. Wrap individually in waxed paper; twist ends.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 18mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

King Otf
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These caramels are interesting, but I'm not sure if I like them.


Christ Valdez
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I'm not sure how I feel about these caramels. They're kind of weird.


Jollyn Pro
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These caramels are okay, but I've had better.


Md naim Khan
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I would not recommend this recipe.


Hailey Dean
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These caramels are really easy to make, but they don't taste very good.


Zahid Rehman
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I'm not a fan of the texture of these caramels. They're too soft and chewy for my taste.


Tecla Mwango
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These caramels are really expensive to make. I don't think they're worth the cost.


Haweti Savage
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my caramels turned out too hard. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Amoh Daniel
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These caramels are a little bit too sweet for my taste.


Joe Seliga
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I had a little bit of trouble getting the caramels to set, but I eventually figured it out. They turned out great!


Kedir Abdi
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These caramels are the perfect gift for a friend or family member.


Rana Jameel
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I'm not a big fan of caramels, but I really enjoyed these. They're not too sweet, and they have a really nice flavor.


Than Dar
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These caramels are a little bit expensive to make, but they're worth every penny.


Md Anamul Haque
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The flavor of these caramels is amazing. They're so rich and buttery.


Milon miya
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I love how soft and chewy these caramels are. They're the perfect texture.


Perla Grimalauskaite
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These caramels are the perfect treat for a special occasion.


Ravi Shrestha
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I made these caramels for a party, and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Caleb Ragland
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These caramels are a little bit time-consuming to make, but they're totally worth it. They're so delicious and impressive.


Tancho Divine
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I've made these caramels several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make, and they taste amazing.


charity kaluki
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These caramels are the BOMB! They're so soft and chewy, and the flavor is out of this world. I followed the recipe exactly, and they turned out perfectly.