Betty Crocker

Caramels

Melt-in-your-mouth, rich and smooth homemade caramels--there’s nothing like them.
Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 2 hours 55 min
Makes: 64 candies
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2cups sugar
1/2cup butter or margarine
2cups whipping (heavy) cream
3/4cup light corn syrup
1.Grease bottom and sides of square baking dish, 8x8x2 or 9x9x2 inches, with butter.
2.Heat all ingredients to boiling in heavy 3-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook about 35 minutes, stirring frequently, to 245°F on candy thermometer or until small amount of mixture dropped into cup of very cold water forms a firm ball that holds its shape until pressed. Immediately spread in baking dish. Cool completely, about 2 hours.
3.Cut into 8 rows by 8 rows, using kitchen scissors or sharp knife. Wrap individually in waxed paper or plastic wrap. Store wrapped candies in airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Information:

1 Candy: Calories 70 (Calories from Fat 35 ); Total Fat 4 g (Saturated Fat 2 g); Cholesterol 10 mg; Sodium 15 mg; Total Carbohydrate 9 g (Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 0Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 2 %; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 0%; Iron 0Exchanges: 1/2 Fruit; 1 Fat 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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