Caramels

Directions

1. 1
   Combine sugar, syrup and salt in a heavy pan.
2. 2
   Heat to boiling and cook to firm ball stage (242°).
3. 3
   In another pan, heat the butter and cream slightly.
4. 4
   Then add to sugar and syrup, stirring to keep from scorching.
5. 5
   Continue cooking and stirring constantly until mixture returns to firm ball stage.
6. 6
   Remove from heat; add flavoring and mix well.
7. 7
   Pour into 9-inch buttered pan. Cool.
8. 8
   (I cool overnight.)
9. 9
   Remove from pan; cut into squares.
10. 10
    Wrap in wax paper squares that you have already cut in 3-inch squares.