Easy No-Fail Caramels

-Heidi B.

1 cup dark Karo Syrup

1 cup butter or margarine

1 cup white sugar

1 cup brown sugar

1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk

1 cup chopped pecans (optional)

In a heavy saucepan, combine all ingredients (except nuts).  Stirring constantly, bring to a slow bubbling boil aver medium heat.  Continue stirring until mixture comes to a soft ball consistency.  Remove from heat and add chopped nuts if desired.  Pour into a buttered 9x13 glass pan.  Cool.  Cut into bite sized pieces and wrap individually with wax paper.