Carmels

This is the recipe I use when making my own carmels, I have had it so long I can't remember where I got it..

 

1 cup butter or margarine

1 pound brown sugar

dash salt

1 cup light corn syrup

1 can eagle brand sweetened condensed milk

1 teaspoon vanilla

Melt butter in heavy 3 qt. pan. Add sugar and salt; stir thoroughly.

Stir in corn syrup; mix well. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly.

 Cook and stir over med.

 heat to firm ball stage (245), for 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.

 Pour into buttered 9x9 pan. Cool and cut into squares.

You may add chopped toasted nuts if you want to.

For:Chocolate Caramels

Add 2 1-ounce squares unsweetened chocolate with milk.

Makes about 2 1/2 pounds