Caramels

I don't know why but I only make caramels during Christmas time.  They aren't really hard to make.  The worst part is wrapping each piece individually.  You have to cut a million little squares of wax paper to wrap each piece.  Okay maybe I am exagerating but it seems like it is that many.  My daughters don't know it yet but this evening they will be the ones wrapping the caramels. LOL

Caramels

2 sticks butter, NO SUBSTITUTES
2 cups brown sugar
1 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup white corn syrup
1 tsp vanilla

Melt butter in heavy sauce pan.  Stir in brown sugar.  Add remaining ingredients.  Cook over medium heat until temperature reaches 234 degrees.  Pour into buttered 9 x 13 dish.  Cool to cool then cut into squares.  Wrap individual pieces in wax paper.