Description
Six Minute Caramels are soft, chewy, buttery candies made easily in the microwave with just a handful of ingredients—no thermometer required, and ready in minutes for a quick homemade treat.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Flaky sea salt (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Grease an 8×8-inch glass dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine butter, corn syrup, brown sugar, and sweetened condensed milk.
- Microwave on high for 6 minutes, stopping to stir every 2 minutes. Use a heat-safe bowl with room for bubbling.
- Carefully remove the bowl and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the hot caramel mixture into the prepared dish. Sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
- Let cool completely at room temperature before cutting into squares or rectangles.
- Wrap caramels in wax paper for storage or gifting.
Notes
- Microwave time may vary slightly; 5½ minutes yields softer caramels, 6½ minutes for firmer texture.
- Add-ins like chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or cinnamon can be mixed in before pouring into the dish.
- Dip cooled caramels in melted chocolate for a gourmet touch.
- Use only real butter for best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 caramel
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
