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Creamy Caramels

Name: Creamy Caramels
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 64 pieces (2-1/2 pounds).
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon plus 1 cup butter, divided; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup dark corn syrup; 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 30 min. + cooling

Makes

64 pieces (2-1/2 pounds)

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023

I discovered this caramel recipe in a local newspaper years ago and have made these soft buttery caramels ever since. I make them for Christmas, picnics and charity auctions—and they are so much better than store-bought caramels. Once people have a taste, they ask for the recipe. —Marcie Wolfe, Williamsburg, Virginia

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Ingredients

1 teaspoon plus 1 cup butter, divided
1 cup sugar
1 cup dark corn syrup
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Line an 8-in. square pan with foil; grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter and set aside.
In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and remaining 1 cup butter; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil slowly for 4 minutes without stirring.
Remove from the heat; stir in milk. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until a candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage), stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla.
Pour into prepared pan (do not scrape saucepan). Cool. Using foil, lift candy out of pan. Discard foil; cut candy into 1-in. squares. Wrap individually in waxed paper; twist ends.

Test Kitchen Tips

Dark corn syrup may contain molasses and/or caramel color and flavor. Use it for a more robust taste.

Find more ideas for homemade caramel candy.

Test Your Candy Thermometer Before Using

We recommend that you test your candy thermometer before each use by bringing water to a boil; the thermometer should read 212°. Adjust your recipe temperature up or down based on your test.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 72 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 45mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

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