Caramels

This weekend, Nicole and I went to our friend, Sandy's house for candy making day.  We made 4 batches of caramels.  The best candy ever.  We never make them because they get eaten in one sitting.  And that can't be good for our health.  But hey.  We said we would share our recipes and mishaps.  We never claimed to be healthy all the time.  :0)

Caramels

2 c sugar

1 3/4 c dark corn syrup

1 c butter

2 c heavy whipping cream
Candy thermometer

1. Grease a 9"x13" glass pan with butter.
2. Mix all ingredients except 1 c of cream.
3. Stirring constantly, over medium heat, bring mixture to a boil.
4. Gradually add in the other cup of cream.
5. Do not let mixture stop boiling!
6. Cook to soft ball form (between 230-240 degrees), about 20-30 minutes.
7. Pour mixture into glass pan.
8. Let cool.
9. Remove while slightly warm and cut into pieces.  
10. Put each piece into wax paper.
11. Store wrapped pieces in air tight container.