Caramel

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   Butter a square pan and set aside.

2. 2

   Melt butter in medium sized pan.

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   (I usually melt mine in the microwave and then add it to the pan to reduce the chance of burning).

4. 4

   Add sugar and dash of salt.

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   Stir well.

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   Stir in corn syrup and sweetened condensed milk.

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   Stir constantly.

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   Cook over medium heat to 245 degrees or firm-ball stage (12 - 15 minutes).

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   You can test candy by dropping a spoonful into ice water and then attempting to roll it into a firm-ball with your fingers.

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    If it goes flat, it's not done.

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    Wait until the candy actually can form a nice round ball.

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    Remove from heat.

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    Stir in vanilla.

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    Pour into buttered pan.

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    Set aside to cool.

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