Jan's Caramels

• 2 cups White sugar
• 2 cups Light Karo Syrup
• pinch of Salt
• 1/2 cup Butter (1 stick)(do not substitute!)
• 2 cups Whipping cream
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• Pecan's
• Candy Thermometer

1. * Put Karo Syrup, Sugar, & Salt in a large heavy bottom Sauce pan.
2. Stir occasionally to keep from burning.
3. Heat to 245 degrees.
4. Watch Carefully!
5. * Add Butter & Whipping cream & Carefully Heat to 242 degrees.
6. Watch Carefully * Take off stove immediately.
7. * Add Vanilla & nuts.
8. * Pour into Buttered Cookie sheet with sides.
9. * Cut with a sharp knife when it is just above room temp.
10. * Wrap in Wax paper squares.

white sugar, syrup, salt, butter, whipping cream, vanilla, s, thermometer

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/21579 (may not work)