Caramel

1 cup of butter
2 & 1/4 cups of brown sugar packed
Dash of salt
1 cup of light corn syrup
...1 - 15 oz can of sweetened condensed milk ( I see that those cans are shrinking as well because my can only had 14 oz. in it.)
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Bring the first five ingredients to a boil over medium heat while stiring continuously and cook until 245 degrees F on a candy thermometer. (About 12-15 minutes)
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Remove it from the heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla flavoring.
The caramel is now ready to use how ever you choose.