Saturday, December 18, 2010

Caramels

1 c melted butter
2-1/4 c br sugar
dash salt
1 c corn syrup
1-14 oz can sweet and condensed milk

1 t vanilla

Combine first 5 ingredients in a medium sauce pan.  On medium heat, heat mixture to firm ball stage. (245 degrees, using a candy thermometer)  Once mixture reaches desired tempterature, remove from heat and stir in vanilla.  Pour into a buttered 9 inch square pan. Cool and cut into squares.

Tip: This recipe makes a lot caramel, you may want to cut the recipe in half. We cut the pieces with scissors and wrapped each piece in wax paper.

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