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Soft Caramels

Soft and chewy caramels. They're great wrapped in chocolate. Smooth, creamy, and rich. Give them a try!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 24 small heart caramels or 8x8 pan
Calories: 120 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup salted butter , cubed
  • 3/4 cup dark brown sugar , packed
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk
Chocolate
  • 2 squares chocolate almond bark
  • 2 tsp. shortening , butter flavored
  • sprinkles to garnish

Instructions

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  1. Grease a 8x8 pan with cooking spray. I used a pan with 12 small hearts.
  2. In a large saucepan, add in the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk. Place it over medium heat and stir the ingredients with a spatula.
  3. Once the mixture comes up to a boil, place a candy thermometer on the side of the pan. Continue stirring so the mixture doesn't burn.
  4. Once the caramel comes up to 250 degrees, turn off the heat and spoon the caramel into the pan. Let the caramel cool.
  5. In a microwave safe bowl, place the chocolate and shortening. Microwave for 30 second intervals until the chocolate and shortening is melted. Stir after each interval. It took a minute for mine.
  6. Dip the cooled caramels into the chocolate and tap off the extra chocolate. Place on a piece of parchment paper to dry and add some decorative sprinkles.
  7. They can stick together if they're not covered in chocolate, so be careful not to layer them.

Nutrition Information

Calories 120kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 44mg (2%) Potassium 70mg (2%) Sugar 21g (42%) Vitamin A 105IU (2%) Vitamin C 0.4mg (0%) Calcium 54mg (5%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24small heart caramels or 8x8 pan

Amount Per Serving

Calories 120

% Daily Value*

Calories 120kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 44mg 2%
Potassium 70mg 1%
Sugar 21g 42%
Vitamin A 105IU 2%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0%
Calcium 54mg 5%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

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