Caramels

1 cup butter
1 lb. brown sugar
dash salt
1 cup light corn syrup
1 15 oz. can condensed milk
1 tsp. vanilla

Melt butter in 3 qt. pan. Add sugar and salt.
Stir. Add corn syrup. Mix well. Gradually add milk. Stir constantly to prevent scorching. Cook over med. heat until 245 degrees (be patient it takes at least 15-20 min.). Remove from heat and add vanilla. Pour into a buttered 9x9 in. pan. Cool and cut. Makes 2 1/2 lbs.