Aunt Emily's Soft Caramels

Aunt Emily's Soft Caramels

Ingredients:
2 cups sugar
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup Butter
1 cup milk
1 cup Land O Lakes® Heavy Whipping Cream
1 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extra strength

Directions:
Butter 13x9-inch pan; set aside.

Combine all ingredients except vanilla in heavy 4-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 15-20 minutes or until butter is melted and mixture comes to a boil.
BRINGING TO A BOIL

Continue cooking 25-30 minutes or until candy thermometer reaches 244°F or small amount of mixture dropped into ice water forms a firm ball.

CARAMEL STAGE
Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Pour into prepared pan. Cool completely. Refrigerate 1 hour.

POURED INTO PAN

Cut into 1 1/2 x 1-inch pieces; wrap candies in plastic food wrap. Store refrigerated.