Caramel Frosting - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. water
2 1/2 c. sugar
1 carton sweet cream
1 stick real butter
2 Tbsp. Karo syrup
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Take 1/4 cup sugar and brown it.
Add 1/4 cup water.
Let cook to a thick syrup.
Add 2 1/4 cups sugar, the sweet cream, butter, Karo syrup and vanilla.
Stir and bring to a boil.
Cook to 238\u00b0 to 240\u00b0, or until a soft ball forms when dropped in cold water. Take off; put in cool water.
When cool, beat until thick.
If too thick, you can add a little water or milk.
Use recipe for 1, 2, 3 or 4 layers.