A cousin passed this quick and easy recipe on to me. We make it every Christmas and include the caramels in gift baskets we share with family and friends.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 1-1/2 pounds.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Line a 9-in. square baking pan with foil; grease foil with 1 teaspoon butter., In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, milk and remaining butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage)., Using a pastry brush dipped in water, wash down the sides of the pan to eliminate sugar crystals. Cook and stir until thermometer reads 248° (firm-ball stage)., Remove from heat; stir in nuts and vanilla. Immediately pour into prepared pan (do not scrape saucepan). Let stand until firm., Using foil, lift candy out of pan; remove foil. Using a buttered knife, cut caramel into 1-in. squares. If desired, drizzle with chocolate. Let stand until set.
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Cephas Hepburn
c-h80@aol.comThese caramels are a waste of time and ingredients.
King Sufi
k79@yahoo.comI don't like the flavor of these caramels.
Viva Sot
s.viva12@yahoo.comThese caramels are too hard.
Saood Mir
m-s@yahoo.comI had trouble getting the caramels to set properly.
Sakib Mahbub Masud (Mahbub Masud)
m89@gmail.comThese caramels are a bit too sweet for my taste.
Suleman Shah
s_suleman@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of caramels, but these are really good.
Sumaira Sumaira
sumaira.s@gmail.comThese caramels are the perfect balance of sweet and salty.
Noman Bhai
bhai_noman69@yahoo.comI love that this recipe doesn't require any special equipment.
Rashid sanki ali
ali-r61@gmail.comI've made these caramels several times now and they're always a hit.
Aaron Boykin
aaron_boykin@gmail.comThese caramels are a great gift idea.
Zahidhussain Zahidhussain
zahidhussain59@hotmail.comI'm so glad I found this recipe. These caramels are delicious and so easy to make.
Christopher Oxendine
ochristopher2@hotmail.co.ukThese caramels are the perfect treat for a special occasion.
Muzzammil khan
k-m82@gmail.comI love the nutty flavor of these caramels.
aza m
a@yahoo.comWow, these caramels are amazing!
Dipendra Bdr Bohara
bohara-d10@yahoo.comThese caramels are addictive! I can't stop eating them.
Felix Acheampong
f.acheampong@yahoo.comI wasn't sure how these would turn out, but I'm so glad I tried them! They're so rich and flavorful.
Husnain Ch
husnainc@yahoo.comThese caramels are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. I love the addition of nuts, which gives them a nice crunch.
sunil prajapati
prajapati_s47@hotmail.frI've always been intimidated by making candy, but this recipe was so simple to follow. The caramels turned out delicious and were a huge hit at my holiday party.
GawMom 14
1.g41@yahoo.comThese caramels were so easy to make and turned out perfect! I used a candy thermometer to make sure the sugar mixture reached the right temperature, and they came out smooth and creamy.