Mock Kraft Caramels

 So soft and chewy.   I love using these for turtle brownies.   Also great dipping in chocolate.  Make great Christmas gifts. It does take about an hour to make these.  Make sure you keep stirring and don't turn the heat up to make them cook faster.

MOCK KRAFT CARAMELS

(makes 40-44 )

Ingredients:

*1 1/2 cup granulated sugar

*1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed

*1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk (1 1/2 cups)

*1 1/2 cups heavy cream

*3/4 cup light corn syrup

*1/2 cup butter

*1 teaspoon salt

*1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

~Line a 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper.

~In a heavy bottom medium saucepan, add 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 1/2 cup light brown sugar, 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk, 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, 3/4 cup light corn syrup, 1/2 cup butter, and 1 teaspoon salt and mix well.

~Oven medium heat, cook stirring often until the butter is melted and mixture is smooth (I find a heat-proof spatulas works the best).

~Add a clay thermometer and stir constantly until temperature reaches 240-243 degrees (this will take about an hour, but it's so worth it).

~Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.

~Carefully pour into prepared pan.

~Lightly sprinkle sea salt over top (optional).

~Allow to completely cool before cutting (about 4 hours)