Caramels

Directions

1. 1
   In a 3-quart heavy saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and salt.
2. 2
   Cook over medium-high heat until mixture reaches firm ball stage (244°), stirring occasionally.
3. 3
   Add butter and gradually add milk so mixture does not stop boiling.
4. 4
   Stirring constantly, cook rapidly to firm ball stage again.
5. 5
   Remove from heat, add vanilla flavoring and pour mixture into buttered 9-inch square baking dish without scraping the sides of the saucepan.
6. 6
   Cool thoroughly before cutting.
7. 7
   Makes 81 caramels (1 x 1-inch).