Homemade Vanilla Caramels Candy Recipe

Name: Vanilla Caramels
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 64
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar (granulated); 2 cups half and half; 1.75 cups corn syrup (light); 1/2 cup butter; 1 pinch salt; 2 tablespoon vanilla extract (or, preferably, vanilla paste)

Prep: 30 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 64 servings

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Vanilla caramels blend two classic tastes in this old-fashioned favorite. One cup chopped nuts can be added for variety, and vanilla extract can be substituted if vanilla paste is unavailable.

2 cups sugar (granulated)
2 cups half and half
1.75 cups corn syrup (light)
1/2 cup butter
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoon vanilla extract (or, preferably, vanilla paste)

Prepare an 8-inch square baking pan by lining it with aluminum foil and spraying the foil with nonstick cooking spray.
Combine the sugar, half and half, corn syrup, butter and salt in a large saucepan.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture starts boiling.
Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reaches 244 degrees on a candy thermometer.
Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
Immediately pour into the prepared pan.
Allow to set at room temperature until completely firm.
Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour, and then cut with an oiled chef’s knife into small squares.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
71	Calories
2g	Fat
13g	Carbs
0g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 64
Amount per serving
Calories	71
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g	3%
Saturated Fat 1g	7%
Cholesterol 6mg	2%
Sodium 10mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 13g	5%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Protein 0g
Calcium 9mg	1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.