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Caramel Candy Recipe

Buttery, soft, and chewy homemade caramel candy is the perfect treat to easily wrap in wax paper and gift to friends and family.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Cooling Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 80 caramels
Calories: 87 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pint heavy whipping cream
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup corn syrup
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Line a 12 x 15-inch rimmed pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Add whipping cream, sugars, salt, butter, corn syrup, and evaporated milk to medium pot over medium heat.
  3. Attach a candy thermometer, and while whisking constantly, cook until temperature reaches 250°F (about 15 - 25 minutes).
  4. Once the mixture reaches 250°F, remove the pot from heat and stir in the vanilla.
  5. Pour the mixture into the parchment lined pan and let cool completely.
  6. Once cool, cut caramels into squares (can get about 80 large caramels) and wrap in wax paper for storage.

Notes

  • STORE. Wrapped caramels can last at room temperature for about 2 weeks. 
  • . This recipe mixes up quite a large batch, definitely enough to share with a friend or two. Some fun gift wrap id
  • Fill a small mason jar and tie a festive ribbon around the top
  • Buy and fill up a holiday tin
  • Fill a brown lunch bag, fold over the top, and tie it with raffia
  • Use festive cardstock to cut out a gift bag.  
  • STORE. Wrapped caramels can last at room temperature for about 2 weeks. Store unwrapped caramels in an airtight container, separating each layer with wax paper.
  • FREEZE homemade caramel candy for 3-6 months. When ready to eat, remove them from the freezer and allow them time to thaw before serving.

  • Sharing. This recipe mixes up quite a large batch, definitely enough to share with a friend or two. Some fun gift wrap id

    Fill a small mason jar and tie a festive ribbon around the top. Buy and fill up a holiday tin. Fill a brown lunch bag, fold over the top, and tie it with raffia. Use festive cardstock to cut out a gift bag.  

  • Fill a small mason jar and tie a festive ribbon around the top.
  • Buy and fill up a holiday tin.
  • Fill a brown lunch bag, fold over the top, and tie it with raffia.
  • Use festive cardstock to cut out a gift bag.  

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 87kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 0.4g (1%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 14mg (5%) Sodium 56mg (2%) Potassium 20mg (1%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 166IU (3%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 0.03mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 80caramels

Amount Per Serving

Calories 87

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 87kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 0.4g 1%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Sodium 56mg 2%
Potassium 20mg 0%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 166IU 3%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Iron 0.03mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.