Caramels - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. butter
1 16 oz. pkg. (2 1/4 c. packed) brown sugar
1 c. light corn syrup
1 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Generously butter a 9 x 9 x 2 inch pan; set aside.
In a heavy 3 quart saucepan melt the butter.
Add sugar and dash salt; stir thoroughly.
Stir in corn syrup.
Gradually add condensed milk; stir constantly.
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, to 245\u00b0 (firm-ball stage), for 15 to 20 minutes (mixture should boil gently over entire surface).
Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Pour into buttered pan.
When cool, cut into squares with a wet, sharp knife.
Wrap each piece in clear plastic wrap.
Makes about 2 1/2 pounds.