Caramels

Ingredients

• 1 cup of butter
• 2 cups of white sugar
• 1/2 cup of light corn syrup
• 1 (14 ounce) can of sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine butter, sugar, corn syrup, and condensed milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil.
2. Reduce heat to low, and cook until mixture reaches a soft-ball stage (235-240 degrees F on a candy thermometer).
3. Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla extract.
4. Pour into a greased 9x13 inch pan, and cool completely.
5. Cut into small pieces, and wrap in waxed paper. Enjoy!

Interesting Facts

• Caramels are a type of confectionery which is made by boiling sugar syrup with butter and milk.
• Caramels have been around since the 18th century.
• The origin of the word caramel is uncertain, but it is thought to come from the Spanish word caramelo, which means "burnt sugar."