Description
Indulge in the rich, buttery sweetness of these homemade chocolate caramels. With a perfect balance of flavors and textures, these chewy treats are sure to become a favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Caramel:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 2 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Chocolate Topping:
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- Flaky sea salt for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Caramel: Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Melt butter in a saucepan, add brown sugar, corn syrup, and condensed milk. Boil while stirring until 245°F, then stir in vanilla and salt. Pour into dish and let cool.
- Add Chocolate Topping: Melt chocolate, spread over caramel. Sprinkle with sea salt. Allow to set, then cut into squares.
Notes
- For softer caramels, cook to 240°F.
- Wrap caramels individually for storage or gifting.
- Dark chocolate can be used for a richer flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
