The Anderson's Soft Caramels Recipe

My neighbors gave us some caramels the other day for a Christmas present and my kids really liked them. So my daughter called and asked for the recipe so she could make them for her teacher.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup nuts (optional); the one she made didn't have this, and I am not fond of nuts in this type of food anyway
  

Directions:

1. Combine sugar, butter and corn syrup in 3 quart microwave safe bowl.
2. Microwave uncovered on high for 5 minuets or until butter is melted.
3. Stir to dissolve sugar.
4. Gradually stir in sweetened condensed milk.
5. Microwave on high uncovered for 15 to 17 minutes, stirring every 3 minutes (always using a clean spoon) or until 232 degrees is reached. Check temperature frequently during last few minuets.
6. Stir in vanilla and nuts.
7. Pour into buttered 12 x 8 inch pan.
   
8. Cool to lukewarm.
9. Cut into 1-inch squares and wrap each caramel in waxed paper or plastic wrap (cut these ahead of time for ease of use).
   

Makes 2 pounds.
DO NOT USE THIS TO MAKE THINGS TO SELL FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY!!!!