another favorite from my amazing sister-in-law! i make this recipe every halloween & it is always a hit!!!! i won't lie to you & tell you that they are not a lot of work, but i can promise you that they are soooo worth it. i also modify the recipe (change the oil flavor) for other holidays & use it to make other great recipes... caramel covered marshmallows. I will put those instructions at the bottom of this post.
{Markae's Halloween Caramels}
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup sugar
1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups light corn syrup
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. anise oil
3/4 tsp. black food coloring
In a heavy sauce pan mix milk, sugar, butter, corn syrup & salt. Stir continually over medium heat until reaches bottom of firm ball stage- 240 degrees on candy thermometer. This will take a little while. Be patient!!!
Remove from heat & add anise oil & food coloring. Pour into a greased 9x13 baking dish & let cool at least 2 hours. Cut into small squares with a sharp knife & wrap in caramel wrappers or waxed paper.
{Black & White Sparklies}
to make these little beauties- i just make the caramels recipe, and while the caramel is still warm i dip the marshmallows, with skewers in them, into the caramel. i then roll them in black or any color you like sanding sugars. place onto waxed paper & let cool completely.
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