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Microwave Caramels

Perfect every time, these microwave caramels couldn’t get much easier! A few minutes of hands on time and you have caramel candy that tastes like you bought it at a fancy candy store.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 32 caramels
Calories: 81 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Butter an 8x8-inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
  2. Place the butter in a large bowl. Microwave until melted.
  3. Add the corn syrup, sugar, brown sugar, sweetened condensed milk, and salt to the butter. Stir to combine.
  4. Return to the microwave and cook on high for 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 minutes*.
  5. Remove carefully (the bowl will be hot so use hot pads) and stir in the vanilla. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan.
  6. Let the caramel sit until set, then cut into pieces for serving.

Notes

  • *Every microwave will cook a little differently, so you may need to make a few batches until you find what works perfect for your microwave. I have a 1200 watt microwave, and the first time I tried 6 1/2 minutes. The caramels were delicious, but more chewy than soft. My sweet spot is 5 minutes 45 seconds for a soft caramel that still keeps its shape.
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1piece Calories 81kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 0g (0%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 9mg (3%) Sodium 29mg (1%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 10g (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 32caramels

Amount Per Serving

Calories 81

% Daily Value*

Serving 1piece
Calories 81kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 0g 0%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 29mg 1%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 10g 20%

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