Caramel Candy Recipe
American · Dessert · 30 min total
These homemade caramel candies are soft, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Perfect for a sweet treat or gift.
10
min prep
min prep
20
min cook
min cook
36
servings
servings
130
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups packed brown sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add brown sugar, corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk; stir until smooth.
- Insert a candy thermometer and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches 245°F (firm ball stage), about 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- Pour the hot caramel into the prepared pan. Let cool at room temperature for about 2 hours until set.
- Lift the caramel out using the parchment overhang. Cut into 1-inch squares with a sharp knife. Wrap each piece in wax paper if desired.
Tips
- Store wrapped caramels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- For a softer caramel, cook to 240°F; for firmer, cook to 248°F.
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