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

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     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.