Cappuccino Caramels
Coffee afficionados will delight in these rich espresso-and steamed milk-flavored confections.
Recipe Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups brown sugar, firmly packed1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup butter, melted
1 cup light corn syrup
3 tablespoons instant coffee granules
1/2 to 1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cooking Directions:
- Line an 8-inch square pan with aluminum foil; butter foil, and set pan aside.
- Combine first 6 ingredients in a large heavy saucepan; stir well. Cook over medium heat until mixture reaches firm ball stage or candy thermometer register 248°F (120°C), about 15 to 17 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in walnuts and vanilla.
- Pour mixture into prepared pan. Cool in pan on a wire rack at least 5 hours. Cut into squares using a butter knife. Wrap each caramel piece in plastic wrap.
Makes about 3 pounds.