Fudge Caramels

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup cocoa
• 2 cups granulated 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

Instructions

1. Combine cocoa, sugar, corn syrup and salt in a heavy 3 quart saucepan.
2. Add evaporated milk and water; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook, stirring frequently, until mixture forms a firm ball in cold water, or registers 245 degrees F on a candy thermometer.
3. Remove from heat; drop in butter and vanilla extract, stirring to completely blend in butter.
4. Pour into buttered 9 inch square pan; let cool.
5. Cut into squares, and wrap in wax paper.