Caramels

Can you really make your own caramels? Sure. Give it a try.

If you want to do more candy making, you may want to invest in a candy thermometer.

Ingredients

2 1/2 Tbsp	butter
2 cups	brown sugar
2 Tbsp	molasses
1/2 cup	condensed milk
4 oz	unsweetened chocolate
1 tsp	vanilla extract
1 cup	chopped nuts, optional

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Melt the butter, add the sugar, molasses and the milk and bring to a boil.
Cut the chocolate in small pieces and add, stirring constantly until the chocolate is melted.
Boil until the caramel forms a soft ball when dropped in cold water.
Add the extract and the nuts, if desired and pour into a greased pan.

Cool a little and when fairly firm, cut in squares.