SOFT CARAMEL PUFFED RICE BALLS

     2 c. brown sugar

     1 cube butter

     1 c. light corn syrup

     15‑ounce can sweetened condensed milk

     1 tsp. vanilla

     dash salt

     1 large pkg. puffed rice

       

In saucepan, combine butter, sugar, and corn syrup.  Stir well and bring to boiling over medium heat.  Stir in condensed milk, simmer, stirring constantly, till mixture comes to soft-ball stage.  Stir in vanilla.  Pour over puffed rice and stir to coat. 

         Butter hands lightly and shape into balls.  Makes about 30.