NEVER FAIL CARAMELS-REALLY- NEVER FAIL

I have tried probably 10 or 12 different
caramel recipes
over the years.
Sometimes the caramels turned out
and they set up perfectly.
Often, however,
they never really hardened properly.

I have made this recipe at least 25 times
over the years.
It has NEVER FAILED.
It is easy and doesn't require much work.
The secret is your microwave
instead of a saucepan.

The most important thing to remember
is to use a
LARGE MICROWAVE SAFE mixing bowl.
I have a Pyrex one with a pouring spout on it.
I use the 2 quart one.
Using anything smaller it might bubble over.
Everything that is measured out
is in 1/2 cup increments.
Melt 1/2 cup butter
in your Pyrex dish..
Remove from microwave.

Add 1/2 cup Karo syrup,
1/2 cup light brown sugar,
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup sweetened CONDENSED MILK
(NOT evaporated milk)
Stir until mixed and dissolved.
Microwave on high 3-1/2 minutes.
Stir down.

Microwave on high 3-1/2 more minutes.
Remove from the microwave. Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla (I use a full tsp)
Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts-if desired- I don't.
Stir gently until few air bubbles remain.

That's it folks!
Seriously!
Is that the easiest candy recipe you have ever seen?
Pour into 8x8 buttered dish.
Refrigerate until set.

You can also use one of those card boxes
to give as a gift,
It will fill at least 2, maybe 3, boxes.
Here is how I fill those boxes.

Otherwise, once it sets up

cut into squares and wrap
individual squares in waxed paper cut to size.
Kind of like taffy.
That is------
You can wrap these if they last long enough.
Ours never seem to make it to the
wrapped stage!

These are some of the tastiest caramels
I have ever had.
We had a little taste test one year with
three kinds-one purchased, one made the"old fashioned stove top" way
and my own.
Dan was so smug that his "old-fashioned ones"
and KNEW they were going to win.
I was nice about it and very gracious
when I won.
I only called him a LOSER once
to his face.
Guess what?
That makes ME a winner!
Yes.It.Does.
I am
THE CANDY QUEEN!
I hope my new outfit comes in before
the next big
CANDY COMPETITION.
Not sure that I will dye my hair though!

source I will do a post tomorrow on
How To Block Bloggers
From Visiting Your Blog
and/or Leaving Comments.

hmmm-I might be cutting off my nose to

spite my face when some of you block me! lol


I am laying low today-
trying to get rid a this crazy cough I have

had for TWO WEEKS.
We don't need a barking dog at our house
to scare off intruders.
Nosireebob! I just open the door and
hack at them.
Hope you have a hack-free day!