Homemade caramel is delicious, soft and sweet.  A nice treat for the holidays! Enjoy

1 cup  butter 2 1/4 cups  brown sugar  , firmly packed

1/8 teaspoon  salt

1 cup  light corn syrup

1 (14 ounce) can  sweetened condensed milk

1 teaspoon  vanilla

Directions:

Melt butter; add brown sugar and salt, mixing well.  Stir in corn syrup.  Gradually add milk, stirring constantly.  Cook and stir over medium heat until candy reaches firm ball stage (245 degrees).  This will take 12-15 minutes approx.  Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Pour into greased 9×13 pan.  Let cool.  Cut into 48 pieces with a sharp knife.