Shelly's Recipe

CARAMEL ICING

Category: Frostings/Glazes/Fillings/Toppings

1 lb caramels
1/2 cup hot water
1 cup butter
1 cup confectioners sugar

Place caramels and water in double boiler. Heat and stir until a smooth cream is obtained. Cool. Place butter in mixing bowl, add sugar and mix at low speed to obtain smooth paste. Mix at medium speed, adding above cooled caramel cream slowly. If stiffer icing is desired, reduce amount of water.