Birthday Cake Caramels - butter

Method

• Combine butter and cream in a heat safe container.
• Combine water, corn syrup, sugar and salt in a small saucepan. Stir gently to wet the sugar.
• Heat the sugar syrup until boiling, without stirring.
• Once boiling, cover the pot with a lid and let cook for 1 minute.
• Remove the lid. Using a candy thermometer, cook the sugar until it hits 315°F.
• Slowly whisk the cream and butter mixture into the caramel.
• Cook until the temperature hits 235°F The caramel will still be pale at this point.
• Add the cake crumbs and mix-ins. Stir.
• Pour into molds or loaf pan and refrigerate until cool.
• Slice into 1/2 inch squares when cool. Caramels can also be sliced larger or smaller, as desired. Caramels can be dipped in chocolate at this point if you'd like.