FAVORITE LICORICE CARAMELS
1 can Eagle Brand condensed milk
2 cubes butter
1 1/2 Cup light corn syrup
2 Cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon licorice with anise oil flavoring
1 teaspoon black paste food coloring
Combine all ingredients in a heavy pan except oil flavoring and paste food coloring. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly (this burns easily, so watch carefully). Cook and stir until mixture reaches a soft ball stage. (Soft ball is when a small amount turns to a firm, but soft ball, when emerged into a cup of ICE water). Make sure you don’t overcook this. Remove from heat. Add the food color and licorice oil. Pour into a greased 9X13 pan and let set up. Cut and wrap in waxed paper or saran wrap. This makes a BIG batch–plenty to give away and have some for yourself as well. If you like caramels and black licorice, you’ll LOVE this recipe!