Licorice Caramels

I've never made these myself, but they're yummy! Even if you don't usually like black licorice, these are very mild.

1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup butter
1 t. licorice or anise oil
2 cups sugar
1/2 t. black coloring
1 1/2 cups white karo syrup
1/2 t. salt

Mix all ingredients except flavoring and coloring. Cook to 250 (firm ball). Stir constantly. Remove from heat and add flavoring and color. Pour into 9x13 pyrex pan that is buttered.

(We sometimes like to cook it to 260, we then crack it instead of wrapping individual pieces in wax paper. It is harder and can stick to teeth, but fun to chew on!)

(from sil Heidi)