Old Fashioned Microwave Caramels

Directions

1. 1
   In a 2-quart microwave pitcher or bowl, combine butter, sugar, syrup, milk and salt. Microwave on High for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring once.
2. 2
   After 2 minutes, when butter is melted, stir well. Attach microwave candy thermometer.
3. 3
   Cook 14 minutes on High or 245°, firm.
4. 4
   No stirring needed.
5. 5
   Remove from microwave. Stir in vanilla and nuts.
6. 6
   Allow to stand 10 minutes, stirring well several times.
7. 7
   Pour into buttered 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan or 11 x 7-inch pan for thicker candy. Refrigerate until cool.
8. 8
   Invert pan. Carefully tap out block, cut and wrap in waxed paper.
9. 9
   Store in refrigerator.
10. 10
    Can be frozen.