Cappuccino Caramels
Cappuccino Caramels
Enjoy the taste of a cup of cappuccino in a rich homemade caramel.
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25 min
Prep Time
1 hr 50 min
Total Time
64
candies Ingredients
12 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
3 cups firmly packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground espresso powder or instant coffee granules
1 cup Land O Lakes® Butter
2 cups Land O Lakes® Half & Half
1 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
How to make
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STEP 1
Line 8-inch square pan with aluminum foil, extending foil over edges. Butter foil. Sprinkle pecans over bottom of pan. Set aside.
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STEP 2
Combine brown sugar, cinnamon and espresso powder in bowl. Melt butter in 4 quart saucepan over low heat; add brown sugar mixture, half & half and corn syrup. Increase heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring constantly, 6-8 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil.
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STEP 3
Reduce heat to medium. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, 40-45 minutes or until candy thermometer registers 242°F or small amount of mixture dropped into ice water forms a firm ball. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Carefully pour over pecans in prepared pan. Cool completely.
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STEP 4
Lift caramels out of pan, using foil ends. Cut into 1-inch square pieces with buttered knife. Individually wrap pieces in waxed paper or plastic food wrap. Store in refrigerator. Serve in mini paper or foil cups, if desired.
Tip #1
To make cleaning of candy making utensils easy, place them in the saucepan used to make caramels and fill with hot water. Bring the water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook until hardened candy is dissolved. Wash the saucepan and utensils in hot soapy water.
100 Calories
4.5 Fat (g)
10 Cholesterol (mg)
35 Sodium (mg)
15 Carbohydrates (g)
0 Dietary Fiber
0 Protein (g)
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