Soft Caramels

Ingredients:

• 2 cups sugar
• 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions:

1. Butter 13×9-inch pan; set aside.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Pour into prepared pan. Cool completely.
5. Cut into 1 1/2×1-inch pieces; wrap candies in waxed paper. Store refrigerated.