Aunt Janice'S Homemade Caramels(When You Have Plenty Of Time!) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
2 c. lite Karo syrup
1/2 c. butter
1/4 tsp. salt
2 c. evaporated milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

In a large double boiler, bring the first 4 ingredients to a slow boil, stirring constantly (use a medium burner).
Slowly add evaporated milk, keeping the boiling constant and continually stirring, until 248\u00b0 on a candy thermometer is reached.
Remove from heat and add vanilla.
Pour all into a buttered 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
As cooled, wrap caramel in bite size pieces, using wax paper as the wrap.