Description
Indulge in the sweet, buttery goodness of these homemade Christmas caramels. Perfect for holiday gifting or as a festive treat for yourself!
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 ¼ cups packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- Cook the Caramel: In a large saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk. Cook until it reaches 245°F on a candy thermometer.
- Finish the Caramels: Remove from heat, stir in salt and vanilla. Pour into the pan, let cool, then cut into squares and wrap in wax paper.
Notes
- Use a candy thermometer for accuracy.
- Try sprinkling sea salt on top for a salty version.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
