Caramel Meltaways

Directions

1. 1
   Melt the butter in a three quart saucepan.
2. 2
   Add the brown sugar and salt.
3. 3
   Stir until thoroughly combined.
4. 4
   Stir in corn syrup and mix well.
5. 5
   Gradually add condensed milk, stirring constantly.
6. 6
   Cook and stir over medium heat to firm ball stage, or 245 degrees on a candy thermometer, about 12 to 15 minutes.
7. 7
   Remove from heat.
8. 8
   Stir in vanilla.
9. 9
   Pour into buttered 9-inch square pan or 7 x 11-inch pan.
10. 10
    Cool and cut into squares.