Caramel Candies Recipe
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Caramel Candies

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"These caramels are made with brown sugar, cream, butter and corn syrup and flavored with a hint of vanilla."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (41)

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Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 8x8 inch dish
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
  • 1 2/3 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup corn syrup
  • 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Combine brown sugar, white sugar, butter, corn syrup, cream, milk and vanilla in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Heat, stirring occasionally, to 250 to 265 degrees F (121 to 129 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a rigid ball. Pour into an 8x8 inch pan. Let cool before cutting.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 504 | Total Fat: 25g | Cholesterol: 76mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2003 by ALYSSA OUVERSON   view full review
Great flavor, very sweet! A few notes: Cook to a temperature of about 240 for a chewy caramel;...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2004 by MARMARL   view full review
All that sugar, butter, cream to waste! I followed the recipe exactly, heated to 250 degrees...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2003 by MAGNOLIAWENCH   view full review
Wonderful! I made these for Christmas and got rave reviews. I cooked the mixture to about...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 6, 2005 by COGGHE   view full review
After reading everyones reviews, I cooked only till 238 degrees and lined my pan with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 8, 2004 by YETTICHILD   view full review
Perfect! I boiled it to 250 on the dot. They turned out great, chewy but firm enough to wrap...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2004 by KISSYJOY   view full review
I was optimistic in making these but was somewhat disappointed with the results. First of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 11, 2006 by sebat   view full review
These are decadent! I had some issues with my candy thermometer, but I cooked it to about...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2007 by carl4869   view full review
I didn't know caramel candies could be so easy! Much easier than other recipes-- and more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2003 by AMBICHEER2008   view full review
great tasting!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2004 by Ruben Jerez   view full review
Just exellent. I like to do it with just a touch of almond extract and it teast delicious....

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