Description
Indulge in the sweet, buttery goodness of these homemade Six Minute Caramels. With just a few simple ingredients and a microwave, you can whip up a batch of these soft and chewy treats in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare Dish: Grease an 8×8-inch square baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- Mix Ingredients: Combine sugars, corn syrup, milk, and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes.
- Flavor and Set: Stir in vanilla and salt. Pour hot caramel into dish and cool for 1-2 hours.
- Finish: Cut into squares and wrap or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Microwave times may vary—adjust as needed.
- Add extra time for firmer caramels.
- Sprinkle sea salt on top for salted caramels.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
