One of my favorite treats is homemade caramels but I don’t like the hassle of making them the traditional way, that is why this microwave caramel recipe is my favorite!
These are truly as easy as they sound and I promise if you can use a microwave you can make these caramels! Making these is one of my favorite holiday traditions, and it also makes for great neighbor, friends, or family gifts!
My touchless paper towel dispenser is one of my favorite kitchen finds too and I always have an added appreciation for it every time I cook! Check it out here!
Easy Microwave Soft Caramels
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 14oz. can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- corse sea salt to sprinkle on top
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a microwave safe bowl.
- Mix together the butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, corn syrup, salt, and sweetend condensed milk in a large microwave safe bowl.
- Heat the caramel mixture in the microwave in 3 minuite intervals stopping to stir in between.
- For softer caramels heat for just under 10 minutes, for harder caramles add an extra minute. The goal is for the caramel to reach between 238-242 degrees.
- After it's done heating up add the vanilla, then mix and pour into a square baking dish lined with wax paper. Sprinkle with the sea salt if you like!
- Let sit in the refrigator orvernight or at least a few hours to cool.
- Cut with a knife and wrap in wax paper!
-Grey Birch Designs-
