Aunt Emily's Soft Caramels

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

1. Butter a 13 x 9-inch pan; set aside. Combine all ingredients except vanilla in heavy 4-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until butter is melted and mixture comes to a boil (15 to 20 minutes). Continue cooking, until candy thermometer reaches 244°F or small amount of mixture dropped into ice water forms a firm ball (about 25 to 30 minutes).
2. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Pour into prepared pan. Cool completely. Cut into 1 1/2 x 1-inch pieces; wrap candies. Store refrigerated.

Makes 6 dozen caramels.

Nutrition Facts (1 caramel): Calories: 80, Fat: 4 g, Cholesterol: 10 mg, Sodium: 35 mg, Carbohydrates: 12 g, Dietary Fiber: 0 g, Protein: 0 g.

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