Coconut Milk Caramels

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (Diamond brand preferred)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup lightly toasted unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1 teaspoon coconut extract (or replace with an additional teaspoon vanilla extract)
• 1 13.5-ounce can full-fat coconut milk (I used Chaokoh brand)
• 3 cups sugar
• 14 tablespoons unsalted butter (or Earth Balance vegan butter replacement)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar