Caramels

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs. brown sugar
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 pint light Karo syrup
• 1 lb. butter (no substitutes)
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. vanilla

Directions:

1. Gather a 15"x10"x1" jelly roll pan, candy thermometer, and a large pot.
2. Combine first 5 ingredients in large pot. Cook and stir often to 242°F on candy thermometer. Add vanilla and cook to 248°F.
3. Pour into well-buttered jelly roll pan. When cool, cut and wrap in wax paper.
4. Store tightly covered in a cool (not cold) place.

Submitted by Margene McLoughlin, a family recipe from a friend