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Microwave Caramels with Sea Salt

This recipe for microwave caramels is an impressive treat that's ready in just minutes. Dip the caramels in chocolate and top them with a generous sprinkle of sea salt for a special holiday dessert.

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
9 mins
Servings: 16 caramels
Calories: 137 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
  • optional: 1 cup of semisweet chocolate chips or dark candy melts, melted
  • cooking spray

Instructions

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  1. Place the butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, corn syrup, condensed milk and vanilla in a large microwave safe bowl.
  2. Line an 8 or 9 inch loaf pan with parchment paper and coat the pan with cooking spray.
  3. Place the bowl in the microwave. Cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring thoroughly every 2 minutes. A 6 minute cook time will produce a softer caramel; 7 minutes will produce a firmer caramel.
  4. Pour the caramel into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the coarse sea salt over the caramel. If you're planning to coat the caramels in chocolate, do not add the salt until later after the caramels have been dipped.
  5. Let the caramel cool in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or until firm. Carefully remove the slab of caramel from the pan and cut into 1 1/2 inch squares.
  6. If desired, dip the caramels in melted chocolate. If you dip the caramels in chocolate, sprinkle the sea salt over the top before the chocolate has set. Let the chocolate set, then serve and enjoy.

Notes

  • Be sure to use an oversized bowl, as the caramel mixture will bubble vigorously in the microwave and you don’t want it to spill over.
  • You’ll need to stir the mixture every 2 minutes during the cooking process. It's important to stir thoroughly so that the caramels will end up smooth and shiny.

Nutrition Information

Calories 137kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 11mg (4%) Sodium 328mg (14%) Sugar 26g (52%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16caramels

Amount Per Serving

Calories 137

% Daily Value*

Calories 137kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 328mg 14%
Sugar 26g 52%

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