licorice caramels

Directions

1. 1

   Licorice Caramels 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup butter ( no substitutes) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 c

2. 2

   Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture reaches 234 degrees F on a candy thermometer

3. 3

   This will take approximately 15 to 20 minutes.) Mixture will turn from a pale yellow color to a golden brown

4. 4

   Stir in anise extract and enough black food coloring to make the caramel a dark black

5. 5

   Pour mixture into a buttered 9 x 13-inch pan and let cool

6. 6

   Cut into small squares and wrap each piece in wax paper

7. 7

   Yields 75 to 100 pieces.