Naomi's Caramels

3 c. cream
1 c. light Karo syrup
2 c. sugar
1/2 tea. salt
1/4 c. butter
1 tea. vanilla (optional)
1 c. (or more) chopped nuts (optional)

In a large heavy pan combine 1 c. cream, 1 c. Karo syrup, and 2 c. sugar. Stir constantly. Cook to 'soft ball' stage.

Add 1 more cup of cream very slowly.
Stir constantly and cook to 'soft ball' stage.

Add last cup of cream, salt, and butter. Stir constantly and cook to 'soft ball' stage.

Stir in nuts.

Pour into buttered cake pan and let cool . Don't move pan or dip into candy until its cool or it will all turn into sugar.

Good Luck

Submitted by: Naomi