MACADAMIA & COCONUT CARAMELS

Macadamia & Coconut Caramels image

I collect cookbooks from all over the world and use them to create new dishes. These smooth caramels have a scrumptious and exotic flavor. -Sharon Delaney-Chronis, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 64 pieces (1-1/2 pounds).

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 teaspoon plus 1/2 cup butter, divided
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Line an 8-in. square baking dish with foil and grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter; set aside., In a large heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, cream of tartar and remaining butter; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; gradually stir in milk. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until a candy thermometer reads 244° (firm-ball stage)., Remove from the heat; stir in remaining ingredients. Pour into prepared dish. Refrigerate until set, at least 2 hours., Using foil, lift candy out of dish. Gently peel off foil; cut caramel into 1-in. squares. Wrap individually in waxed paper; twist ends. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 23mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.