These Microwave Caramels are our new family favorite Christmas candy! They are soft and chewy, sweet and buttery, absolutely irresistible. They were such a hit this holiday season I needed to get this recipe up quick! I cannot believe these cook up in the microwave, set, and are ready to be wrapped up in just 30 minutes! That is my kind of dessert, easy to make and delicious! These make great neighbor or friend gifts, and are perfect to set out for your holiday parties!
Microwave caramels are a quick and easy way to make yummy caramel candy at home. Making them in the microwave will save you time and effort compared to traditional stovetop methods. This recipe requires minimal ingredients like butter, brown sugar, and sweetened condensed milk, etc. The cooking time for these is about 6 minutes! It is very important to stir the mixture frequently during the cooking process to prevent burning and ensure even cooking. Once cooked, you will pour the mixture into a greased pan and allowed to cool and set before cutting them into individual pieces. Microwave caramels can be flavored with a variety of different extracts and spices, including vanilla, cinnamon, and sea salt. These are a perfect treat to make for holidays like Halloween or Christmas!
Ingredients:
· 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter,* cut into 4 pieces
· 1/2 cup (120ml) light corn syrup
· 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
· 1/2 cup (100g) packed light-brown sugar
· 1/2 cup (120ml) sweetened condensed milk
· 1/8 tsp salt
· 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Line a 9 by 13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or butter the bottom and sides of the dish.
2. Place butter in a large glass microwave safe bowl, heat in microwave until melted.
3. Add corn syrup, granulated sugar, sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, and salt to the melted butter and whisk mixture together.
4. Return to microwave and cook mixture on HIGH power for a total of 6 minutes, stopping every 2 minutes to stir.
5. Using hot pads, carefully remove bowl from microwave, and set on a hot pad on the counter. Add in the vanilla extract and mix well. Mix until there are only a few bubbles left.
6. Pour the caramel mixture into the prepared baking dish and place in the refrigerator until set, at least 20 – 30 minutes, or let them cool on the countertop for 30 minutes.
7. Using the edge of the parchment paper, pull the caramels out onto the countertop, or carefully remove the layer of caramel from the dish and set on a piece of parchment paper to slice. You will carefully slice into 3 sections cutting longways. Then you will cut into rectangular pieces ½-1 inch thick. Wrap each caramel in wax paper. Enjoy!
Another one of our favorite holiday recipes you should try will be our Nutella Christmas Tree Pastry! Click the link below and it will take you right to it!
Click the link below to find the wax paper we used for these!
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Microwave Caramels
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Butter *Cut into 4 slices
- 1/2 cup Light Corn Syrup
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1/2 cup Packed Light-Brown Sugar
- 1/8 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper or butter the bottom and sides of the dish.
- Place butter in a large glass microwave safe bowl, heat in microwave until melted.
- Add corn syrup, granulated sugar, sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, and salt to the melted butter and whisk mixture together.
- Return to microwave and cook mixture on HIGH power for a total of 6 minutes, stopping every 2 minutes to stir.
- Using hot pads, carefully remove bowl from microwave, and set on a hot pad on the counter. Add in the vanilla extract and mix well. Mix until there are only a few bubbles left.
- Pour the caramel mixture into the prepared baking dish and place in the refrigerator until set, at least 20 – 30 minutes, or let them cool on the countertop for 30 minutes.
- Using the edges of the parchment paper, pull the caramels out onto the countertop, or carefully remove the layer of caramel from the dish and set on a piece of parchment paper to slice. You will carefully slice into 3 sections cutting longways. Then you will cut into rectangular pieces ½-1 inch thick. Wrap each caramel in wax paper. Enjoy!