Caramels

Home made caramels made in the microwave.  Just like the peanut brittle recipe, homemade goodness done easy.

1 cup butter

2 1/2 cups packed brown sugar

1 cup light Karo syrup

1 14oz can Eagle brand milk

1 teaspoon vanilla

Butter a 9x13 pan and set aside

In a large microwave safe bowl, melt butter.

Add all the remaining ingredients except vanilla and mix well

Microwave on full power 4-5 minutes. 

Remove from microwave and wisk.

Microwave another 4-5 minutes

Remove from microwave and wisk.

Return to microwave and cook another 4-5 minutes.

Remove and wisk while adding vanilla.

Pour into buttered casserole dish and let cool for 2 hours. 

Cut into pieces and wrap in wax paper.

Recipe says to keep in the refrigerator but I find that makes them hard.  I like chewy.  So, if you aren't planning to eat right away, refrigerate them but take them out and let them soften up before you serve.