Description
Delightful soft and chewy caramels made with simple ingredients, perfect for gifts and satisfying sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- Parchment paper (for lining the pan)
- A candy thermometer
Instructions
- Prepare Your Equipment: Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper and grease it with butter.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large saucepan, add the butter, granulated sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Cook the Mixture: Add sweetened condensed milk and cook until it reaches the soft-ball stage (234°F to 240°F).
- Add Flavor and Cool: Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, pour into the pan, and let cool until set.
- Cut and Wrap: Lift out the caramel block, cut into pieces, and wrap each in parchment paper.
Notes
For variations, try adding flavored extracts or nuts. Sea salt on top adds a savory twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg