Combine the granulated sugar, heavy cream, corn syrup, and salt in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, stirring gently.

Bring the mixture to a soft-ball stage (220°F) and then remove from heat.

Let the mixture cool slightly before adding the vanilla extract and stir gently.

Grease your hands with butter and begin pulling and stretching the candy until it is shiny and no longer sticky.

Shape the candy into a long rope, then twist and fold it back onto itself.

Final shape it as desired and allow it to cool.