Chewy Caramel

1 . Stage

Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

2 . Stage

Combine butter, brown sugar, condensed milk, corn syrup, and salt in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Heat to between 234 and 240 degrees F (112 to 116 degrees C), or until a small amount of the mixture dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface. Cook for 2 minutes at that temperature. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

3 . Stage

Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

4 . Stage

Meanwhile, butter a 9x13-inch baking pan.

5 . Stage

When the caramel is ready, pour it into the buttered pan. Allow it to cool completely at room temperature. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

6 . Stage

Remove from the pan and cut into squares using scissors. Wrap individual pieces in waxed paper or cellophane. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios