never fail creamy caramel icing

Recipe by
Krista Hiner
Circleville, WV

Quick and easy!

yield serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For never fail creamy caramel icing

  • 2 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1
    egg, slightly beaten
  • 1 stick
    butter
  • 3/4 c
    milk
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract

How To Make never fail creamy caramel icing

  • 1
    In iron skillet, slowly melt 1/2 cup sugar until brown and runny. Mix egg, butter, remaining sugar and milk in saucepan and cook over low heat until butter melts.
  • 2
    Increase heat setting to medium and add browned sugar. Cook until it reaches soft ball stage or until moisture leaves sides of pan; approximately 10 minutes.
  • 3
    Remove from heat and cool slightly. Add vanilla. Beat until right consistency to spread. If too thick add a little milk.
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