May 20, 2013

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Caramels

This is a recipe my great uncle makes each and every Christmas. While growing up in Ohio, my parents and I always looked forward to this family tradition. My uncle Jack calls them “little pieces of heaven” and let me tell you - THEY ARE! My husband, Randy, has grown to love them and they are now a tradition in our household. Even our dogs, Briley and Gunnison, get a “little piece of heaven” during the holidays. These are sure to be a hit with your family, so get ready to enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 2 sticks butter
  • 2 cups hard packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup karo white syrup
  • 1 can eagle brand sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

    Directions

    1. Melt butter in stainless steel pan.
    2. Add sugar, syrup and condensed milk.
    3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden slotted spoon. When mixture reaches 238 degrees on candy thermometer, remove from stove, add vanilla and pour into a buttered 9x13 Teflon lined pan.
    4. Refrigerate, cut and wrap in pieces of wax paper.