Caramels - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 lb. butter
2 c. light brown sugar
2/3 c. white Karo
1 can Eagle Brand condensed milk
1 tsp. vanilla
shake of salt (if desired)
1/2 c. chopped nuts (if desired)

Preparation

Cook all but vanilla and nuts to 246\u00b0 (soft ball stage).
Add vanilla and nuts.
Pour into well-greased 8 x 8-inch pan.
When cold, turn upside down on flat surface and let it fall out.
Cut in strips and then into pieces.
Wrap in squares of wax paper.