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Chewy Microwave Caramels

These Chewy Microwave Caramels are so easy to make (and failproof!). They are chewy and delicious and take only 6 minutes to make.

Equipment

  • Wax Paper
  • 8x8" Pan
  • Cooking Spray
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Large Microwavable Bowl (bowl must be large so caramel doesn't bubble over)
  • Microwave

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup light corn syrup
  • optional: flaked sea salt on top (for salted caramels)

Instructions

  • Spray bottom and side of an 8x8" pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Place all ingredients in large microwavable bowl. Don't stir.
  • Place in microwave for 2 minutes.
  • Remove and stir with a rubber spatula until well incorporated.
  • Place back in microwave for 2 minutes.
  • Remove and stir again with rubber spatula until well incorporated.
  • Place back into microwave for 2 more minutes.
  • Remove (use a hot pad - it will be hot!), and pour right into 8x8" pan. (Don't mix.)
  • Pour evenly into pan. (If you want sea salt caramels, this would be the time to sprinkle with flaked sea salt.)
  • Let caramel set for at least an hour before cutting (try to cut within 6 hours of making - it can start to get harder after that). Cut up wax paper into small pieces. Cut caramel into small squares or rectangles, then wrap in small pieces of wax paper.

Notes

*Note:  microwaves can vary in their wattage and power. If you make these and they end up too hard, try another batch removing 30-45 seconds on the last session in the microwave