Soft Rum Caramels

1. 1

   Line an 8-in. square pan with foil and grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter; set aside. In a small bowl, cream remaining butter until light and fluffy. Beat in cream until smooth; set aside.

2. 2

   In a heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, sugar and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook until a candy thermometer reads 244u00b0 (firm-ball stage). Gradually add cream mixture. Continue cooking until a candy thermometer reads 242u00b0. Remove from the heat; stir in extract.

3. 3

   Pour into prepared pan (do not scrape sides of saucepan). Cool completely. Invert pan onto cutting board; remove foil. Cut candy into squares. Wrap individually in cellophane, waxed paper or foil; twist ends. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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