Fudge Caramels

Grrrrrgh!
Course : Chocolate
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6 dozen
 

Ingredients:

2/3 cup cocoa
2 cups sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
 

Preparation:

1. Combine cocoa, sugar, corn syrup and salt in heavy 3-quart saucepan.

2. Add evaporated milk and water; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.

3. Cook, stirring frequently, until mixture forms a firm ball in cold water, or registers 245 F. on candy thermometer.

4. Remove from heat; drop in butter and vanilla, stirring to completely blend in butter.

5. Pour into buttered 9-inch square pan; let cool.

6. Cut into squares (scissors are helpful) and wrap in waxed paper.