Saturday, September 13, 2008

Caramels

1/2 c. finely chipped pecans
2 c. sugar
1/2 c. stick margarine or butter
2 c. whipping (heavy) cream
3/4 c. light corn syrup

Grease bottom and sides of square pan, 8x8x2 or 9x9x2 inches, with margarine. Spread pecans in pan. Heat remaining ingredients to boiling in 3-qt heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook, stirring frequently, to 245* on candy thermometer. Immediately spread over pecans; cool. Cut into 1-inch squares. Wrap individually in plastic wrap or waxed paper.

Makes 64 candies.

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