Creamy Orange Caramels

How to Make

• Step 1: Line and 11x7 inch dish with foil; grease foil with 1 teaspoon butter.

• Step 2: In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and remaining butter.

• Step 3: Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.

• Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low; boil gently without stirring for 4 minutes.

• Step 5: Remove from heat; gradually stir in milk.

• Step 6: Cook and stir until candy thermometer reads 244 degrees, (firm-ball stage).

• Step 7: Remove from heat and stir in the orange and vanilla extracts.

• Step 8: Immediately pour into prepared dish (without scraping the saucepan).

• Step 9: Let stand until firm.

• Step 10: Using foil, lift out candy; remove foil.

• Step 11: Using a buttered knife, cut caramel into 1 inch pieces.

• Step 12: Wrap candies individually in waxed paper, twist ends.