Nut Caramels

Directions

1. 1
   Heat until butter melts 1 cup canned milk and butter.
2. 2
   Set aside.
3. 3
   Mix in a heavy 2-quart saucepan sugar and corn syrup; cook until it forms a firm ball in cold water.
4. 4
   Cook over medium heat, stirring often.
5. 5
   Then add the hot milk mixture so that the sugar mix does not stop boiling.
6. 6
   Cook and stir until candy reaches a firm ball stage again (in water).
7. 7
   Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and nuts.
8. 8
   Pour into buttered 8-inch square pan.
9. 9
   Cut in squares (can be wrapped in wax paper).