Description
Drop one into a cup of hot coffee or tea, or enjoy this delicious treat on its own.

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter (no substitutions)
  
• 2 cups honey
  
• 2 cups whipping cream
  
• 1 cup brown sugar
  
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  
• Finely chopped almonds and/or coconut (toasted or untoasted), optional

Preparation
Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 50 minutes

Line bottom and sides of 9-inch square pan with plastic wrap; set aside. Melt butter in medium-sized heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Add honey, cream and brown sugar; mix well. Cook over medium-high heat until mixture comes to boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to medium and continue boiling, stirring frequently, until candy thermometer registers 250°F to 255°F, about 45 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla; pour into prepared pan. Let cool completely in refrigerator before cutting into individual caramels with very sharp knife. Roll in chopped nuts or coconut, if desired, and wrap each individually in clear plastic wrap. Store, tightly wrapped, in refrigerator up to 1 month. (Caramels will be soft at room temperature and firm if kept chilled.)

Nutrition
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Serves
Makes 30 caramels

Variations
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