Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Club: Baked - Soft Candy Caramels

The latest round of Club: Baked is being hosted by Teri at The Freshman Cook, and she has selected Soft Candy Caramels.  I have to admit, I was a little worried about trying to make these.....I was convinced that I would overcook the caramel, and instead of a lovely soft and chewy candy, I would end up with something of a tooth breaker!

Well.....I needn't have worried.....the directions were perfect, and the caramels came out so wonderfully soft and chewy!  Even the hubby, who is not a caramel-y kind of guy, thought these were fantastic.  Another win for the boys at Baked!

There aren't any fancy ingredients.......you just need to have a candy thermometer, and make sure that it is working (so you don't over or under cook the caramel).  You'll be rewarded with something sooooo much better than any store-bought caramels.  And the recipe makes a big batch......so you can pass them out to friends and family.  They were perfect bagged up and tied with ribbon.....I handed them out to friends at out son's Valentine's Day show.

Check out The Freshman Cook for the recipe.....and go to Club: Baked to see how the other bakers did........Enjoy!!

This post is linked to:
Link It Up Wednesday - Mrs. Fox's Sweet Party - These Chicks Cooked - Cast Part Wednesday - Full Plate Thursday - Sweet Treats Thursday - It's a Keeper Thursday - Show Off Your Stuff - Anything Goes Linky - Fusion Fridays - Friday Free-For-All - Friday Favorites - Fun Stuff Fridays - Sweet Tooth Friday - I'm Lovin' It - Sweets for a Saturday - Seasonal Inspiration - Friday Food - Link Party - Tea Party Tuesday - Kitchen Fun and Crafty Friday - Crazy Sweet Tuesday - Tasty Tuesday - T' Time - Tuesday Talent Show

9 comments:

  1. Yours look so pretty. I love your packaging! After a few thermometer issues, mine were delicious, but I didn't cut them correctly, and I ended up with a mish mash of sizes. But we loved them too!

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  2. Oh yummy! I have this book and have wanted to give these a try, now I definitely will this weekend. Those look delicious!

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  3. We loved these too. Can't go wrong with caramel!

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  4. Homemade Caramels what a special treat, I would love to make some of these. Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a great week end!
    Come Back Soon,
    Miz Helen

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  5. Just saw you on Fusion Friday and wanted to see your blog. Love the Caramels and can't wait to try them. www.michellestastycreations.blogspot.com. Stop on by

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  6. Great idea to pass them out for Valentine's Day. Your packaging looks great. I have been traveling and didn't get a chance to make these, but hope to do so this weekend.

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  7. I'm a sucker for anything Caramel! I better go eat a salad before I get myself into trouble.

    :)
    ButterYum

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  8. Your caramels came out great! I agree that the recipe was super easy. I was a little worried about them not working out. I like the wrapping you used. I am going to do that next time. I just posted mine today. I gave them out on V-Day too, but just now had a chance to post!

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