Caramel Frosting - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. Sugar, plus 1/2 c.
1 stick Oleo, sliced
Dash of Salt
1 tsp. White Corn Syrup
1 c. Whipping Cream
1 tsp. Vanilla

Preparation

Measure sugar, oleo, salt, corn syrup and whipping cream into saucepan with straight sides. Stir gently to mix and start heating.
Keep the heat moderate.
Put the other 1/2 c. sugar into iron skillet.
Heat over moderate heat until caramelized.
Pour into the boiling mixture.
Cook 7 minutes or until it forms a soft ball in cold water.