LICORICE CARAMEL CANDY

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These delicious treats are a fun cross between caramels and licorice. I always get compliments on them, especially from those who enjoy black licorice. - Paula Fischer, Rapid City, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 1 pound (about 4 dozen).

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-1/2 teaspoons butter
2 cups sugar
3 cups heavy whipping cream, divided
1-1/3 cups light corn syrup
2 teaspoons anise extract
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red paste food coloring

Steps:

  • Line an 8-in. square pan with foil. Grease the foil with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; set aside. , In a heavy Dutch oven, combine the sugar, 1-1/2 cups cream and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat; stirring constantly. Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage). Gradually add remaining cream; return to a boil, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer reads 248° (firm-ball stage)., Remove from the heat; stir in extract and food coloring. Pour into prepared pan (do not scrape pan). Cool completely before cutting. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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