Brown Caramel

Directions

1. 1
   Mix 2 1/2 cups sugar, Crisco, margarine, Karo, salt and milk in large
2. 2
   saucepan.
3. 3
   Stir until dissolved over low heat. Place 1/2 cup
4. 4
   sugar
5. 5
   in heavy pan and stir it until it browns and turns to syrup. Add 3/4 cup water to syrup and stir.
6. 6
   It will lump, but keep
7. 7
   on
8. 8
   low heat until it all dissolves.
9. 9
   Add to first mixture and
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    cook
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    until it forms a soft ball in cold water.
12. 12
    Add vanilla, cool and beat well.