Grandma's Creamy Caramels

Total Time: 23 mins Preparation Time: 3 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 cups heavy cream, divided
• chopped pecans (optional)

Recipe

• 1 in large heavy saucepan slowly bring to a boil the sugar, corn syrup, butter and 1 cup heavy cream, [b]stirring constantly[/b]. gradually stir in remaining 1 cup heavy cream, stir frequently as mixture beings to thicken.
• 2 stir constantly until it darkens. cook until candy thermometer reaches 254 degrees f.
• 3 pour mixture into a buttered glass 8-inch square dish. sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired. let cool completely.
• 4 when cooled, cut into bite sized pieces. can wrap in individual pieces of waxed paper, twisting end to close.
• 5 at this point, you can dip in chocolate (dark or milk of your choice) if so desired.