Caramels

Title: Caramels

Categories: Candies

Yield: 88 servings

1 c Butter or margarine

2 c Sugar

2 c Light corn syrup

2 c Whipping cream; divided

2 ts Vanilla extract

Recipe by: Southern Living

Preparation Time : 0:15

Combine butter, sugar, corn syrup, and 1 cup whipping cream

in a large Dutch oven. Cook over low heat, stirring

gently, until sugar dissolves. Cover and cook over medium

2 to 3 minutes to wash down sugar crystals from sides

of pan. Uncover and cook, stirring occasionally, until

candy thermometer registers 224 degrees. Stir in remaining

1 cup whipping cream. Continue to cook mixture over medium

248 degrees

Pour into a buttered 13- x 9- x 2-inch pan. Let cool about 5 hours. Cut into squares, and wrap individually in wax

paper. Yield: 2-3/4 pounds. --