Caramel for candy making

recipe makes 4 to 5 dozen caramels2 cups white sugar 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 cup corn syrup 1 cup evaporated milk 1 pint heavy whipping cream 1 cup butter 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extractDirectionsGrease a 12×15 inch pan.In a medium-size pot, combine sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, evaporated milk, whipping cream, and butter….

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Dipped Strawberries

Ingredients: 16 ounces milk chocolate chips 2 tablespoons shortening 1 pound fresh strawberries with leaves Tools: Double boiler Styrofoam sheet or block Directions: In a double boiler, melt the chocolate and shortening, stirring occasionally until smooth. Insert toothpicks into the tops of the strawberries.Holding them by the toothpicks, dip the strawberries into the chocolate mixture….

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