Caramels

Ingrédients

1 1/3 cups light Karo syrup

1/2 pound butter

1 pint cream

2 cups sugar

Nuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Combine Karo syrup, butter, cream, and sugar in a heavy saucepan over high heat.

2. Stir constantly and bring to a boil.

3. Continue boiling for 7 minutes until soft-ball stage.

4. Stir in nuts if desired, then pour into a buttered pan.

5. Cool to room temperature and cut into squares.