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
1/4cupunsalted butter(1/2 stick)
1/2cup white sugar
1/2cup brown sugar
1/2cupsweetened condensed milk
1/2cuplight 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