Soft and Chewy Caramels

2 cups sugar

1 cup light corn syrup

2 cups half and half (divided)

1 cup butter (chopped up)

1 tsp vanilla

1 cup chopped nuts, any kind

1. Combine sugar, corn syrup and 1 cup of half & half.

2. Bring to a boil (med. heat), stirring.

3. Add rest of half & half, slowly.

4. Cook med. heat to 250°, stir (hard ball stage).

5. Remove from heat. Quickly add butter, vanilla and nuts (lots of

stirring).