Coconut Caramels
["1 c. sugar", "3/4 c. light corn syrup", "1 1/2 c. half and half, divided", "1 (3 1/2 oz.) can coconut", "2 Tbsp. butter or margarine", "1 Tbsp. vanilla extract"]
["Combine sugar, corn syrup and 1/2 cup half and half in a heavy saucepan.", "Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches soft ball stage (230\u00b0 on candy thermometer).", "Add 1/2 cup half and half; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches soft ball stage again.", "Add remaining half and half; cook, stirring constantly, until mixture again reaches the soft ball stage.", "Remove mixture from heat; add coconut, butter and vanilla. Stir until butter is melted.", "Pour into a greased 8 x 4 x 2 5/8-inch loaf pan; let stand until cool.", "Turn candy out onto a marble slab or waxed paper.", "Cut into 1-inch squares.", "Let stand overnight.", "Wrap individually in plastic wrap.", "Yield:", "About 32 (1-inch) pieces."]
["sugar", "light corn syrup", "coconut", "butter", "vanilla"]