Vanilla Caramels Candy Amish Cooking Recipes

Combine the sugar, syrup, and butter in a heavy suacepan and boil for 15 minutes, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Add the milk and boil to the medium hard ball stage on a candy thermometer, around 248° F. Continue stirring the whole time the syrup is cooking. If you don't have a thermometer, drop a little syrup, about 1/2 teaspoon into a cup of very cold water to see if it's the desired firmness. It takes a while for the temperature to reach the medium hard stage, then it can jump quickly and scorch, so be very careful. Remove from heat and add nuts if desired and the vanilla. Pour into a buttered 8" x 8" dish and let cool thoroughly before cutting.

2 cups sugar
1 cup golden molasses
1/2 cup butter
1 cup milk
1 cup nut meats, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla

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