Caramels

Directions

1. 1
   Butter a 9 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
2. 2
   Melt the 1 cup butter or margarine in a heavy 3-quart saucepan.
3. 3
   Add brown sugar and salt; stir thoroughly.
4. 4
   Stir in corn syrup.
5. 5
   Gradually add the sweetened condensed milk, stirring constantly.
6. 6
   Clip candy thermometer to side of pan.
7. 7
   Cook and stir over medium heat to 245° (firm ball stage).
8. 8
   Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
9. 9
   Pour into buttered 9 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
10. 10
    When cooled, cut into squares.
11. 11
    Wrap pieces individually in clear plastic wrap.
12. 12
    Makes about 2 1/2 pounds.