Microwave Caramels - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. butter or margarine
1 c. sugar
1 c. light brown sugar
1 c. light corn syrup
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. nuts (optional)

Preparation

Combine butter, sugars and syrup in 3-quart glass casserole. Microwave 5 minutes or until butter is melted.
Stir to dissolve sugar.
Gradually blend in sweetened condensed milk.
Microwave, uncovered, 13 to 17 minutes (240\u00b0), stirring 4 to 5 times.
Check temperature during last few minutes (between soft and hard ball stage).
Stir in vanilla and nuts.
Pour into foil-lined buttered (butter foil well) 8 x 8-inch or 7 x 10-inch pan.
Cool completely.
Turn out on board.
Cut squares; wrap in wax paper.