Description
Indulge in the sweet delight of homemade ten minute microwave caramels! With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a creamy, buttery treat that melts in your mouth. In only 10 minutes, these delightful caramels will fill your home with an irresistible aroma, making them perfect for any occasion or as a thoughtful gift.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and tools, including a microwave-safe bowl and parchment paper or a greased dish.
- In the bowl, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and ½ cup of unsalted butter. Microwave on high for 1 minute until melted.
- Stir in 1 cup of sweetened condensed milk until fully combined.
- Microwave again for 4 minutes, keeping an eye on it to ensure it bubbles but doesn't overflow.
- Carefully remove from the microwave and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Pour the caramel mixture into the prepared dish and let it cool at room temperature before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (20g)
- Calories: 77
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg