My Mother's caramel icing...

1 stick butter
1 c. brown sugar
Melt over low heat and let boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and add 1/4 c. milk.
Bring to boil again. Remove from heat and add
1 t. vanilla
1 box confectioners sugar, sifted.
Mix well. Add more milk if icing gets to hard to spread.

Mrs. Hugh Allen