Caramel Drops for Winter

Directions

Instructions:

1. In a small saucepan, combine sugar and water. Add the remaining ingredients and let them simmer until they reach a dark caramel color.
2. If you have a candy thermometer, the caramel drops are ready when the temperature reaches 147°C (297°F). If you don't have a thermometer, you can check by dropping a small amount of caramel into a bowl of cold water. Take a small amount with a clean, dry spoon (be careful as it will be hot), and place it in the cold water. Take the caramel with your fingers. It should be firm and elastic. Once it cools on a greased surface, it should harden. Then it will be ready.
3. When the caramel is ready, spread a sheet of parchment paper on a clean surface. Using a small spoon, create small drops (tiny caramel candies). Let them cool.
4. Dust them with powdered sugar and remove them from the surface.

During the cold days of winter, you can make tea and add one caramel drop to let it melt... it will be excellent. You can also add two caramel drops to hot water for instant relief for stuffy noses, sore throats, and breathing difficulties. It will warm you up immediately!