Caramels

Directions

1. 1
   Place sugar, syrup and salt in a 3-quart heavy saucepan; cook over medium-high heat until mixture reaches firm ball stage (244°), stirring as needed. Add butter and stir while it melts. Slowly add milk, keeping mixture boiling.
2. 2
   Cook rapidly and stir constantly until mixture reaches firm ball stage again.
3. 3
   Remove from heat.
4. 4
   Add vanilla, then pour into a buttered 9-inch square pan.
5. 5
   Cool thoroughly before cutting.
6. 6
   Makes 81 caramels (1 x 1-inch).