Soft Caramels

Ingredients

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 cup Butter
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Butter a 13 x 9-inch pan; set aside.
2. Combine all ingredients except vanilla in heavy 4-quart saucepan.
3. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted and
4. mixture comes to a boil (15 to 20 minutes).
5. Continue cooking, until candy thermometer reaches 244°F or small amount of mixture
6. dropped into ice water forms a firm ball (about 25 to 30 minutes).
7. Remove from heat;
8. stir in vanilla.
9. Pour into prepared pan.
10. Cool completely.
11. Cut into 1 1/2 x 1-inch pieces; wrap candies.
12. Makes 6 dozen caramels.
13. Store refrigerated.