CARAMELS

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Melt-in-your-mouth, rich and smooth homemade caramels--there's nothing like them.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 2h55m

Yield 64

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine
2 cups whipping (heavy) cream
3/4 cup light corn syrup

Steps:

Grease bottom and sides of square baking dish, 8x8x2 or 9x9x2 inches, with butter.
Heat all ingredients to boiling in heavy 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook about 35 minutes, stirring frequently, to 245°F on candy thermometer or until small amount of mixture dropped into cup of very cold water forms a firm ball that holds its shape until pressed. Immediately spread in baking dish. Cool completely, about 2 hours.
Cut into 8 rows by 8 rows, using kitchen scissors or sharp knife. Wrap individually in waxed paper or plastic wrap. Store wrapped candies in airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Candy, Sodium 15 mg