Creamy Orange Caramels

Step 1: Line and 11x7 inch dish with foil; grease foil with 1 teaspoon butter.

Step 2: In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and remaining butter.

Step 3: Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.

Step 4: Reduce heat to medium-low; boil gently without stirring for 4 minutes.

Step 5: Remove from heat; gradually stir in milk.

Step 6: Cook and stir until candy thermometer reads 244 degrees, (firm-ball stage).

Step 7: Remove from heat and stir in the orange and vanilla extracts.

Step 8: Immediately pour into prepared dish (without scraping the saucepan).

Step 9: Let stand until firm.

Step 10: Using foil, lift out candy; remove foil.

Step 11: Using a buttered knife, cut caramel into 1 inch pieces.

Step 12: Wrap candies individually in waxed paper, twist ends.