MeMe Doran's Christmas Caramels

 Ingredients:

2 cups sugar

2 cups (1 bottle white corn syrup)

1/4 cup butter (one stick)

1 can evaporated milk

1/2 cup nuts (your choice), chopped

1 tsp vanilla


Method:

1. Mix the sugar and corn syrup and boil to 245 degrees.

2. Add 1/4 cup butter and 1 can evaporated milk - pour slowly and do not let boiling stop.

3. Boil to 242 degrees (249 degrees for soft), stirring constantly.

4. When caramel mixture reaches temperature, take from heat and add 1/2 cup nuts and 1 tsp vanilla.

5. Pour quickly into buttered pan and cool.

6. Cut and wrap in waxed paper.