Caramels

1 C. Butter
2 & 1/4 C Packed brown sugar
1 C. Light corn syrup
1 (15 oz) can sweetened condensed milk (Eagle Brand)
1 tsp. vanilla
Pecans or Walnuts if desired~approx. 3/4 Cup

Melt butter in heavy saucepan. Add sugar & salt & stir thoroughly. Stir in corn syrup. Mix well and gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Cook and stir over MEDIUM heat to firm ball stage, (245* F, approx. 12 to 15 minutes). Remove from heat & stir in vanilla. Pour into buttered** 9 x 9 x 2" pan. Cool & cut into squares.

** May use parchment paper in pan.

Kimmie