EASY Microwave Caramels

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Homemade Microwave Caramels made in 6 minutes with only 5 ingredients! No candy thermometer needed. These will be the easiest candy you will make this holidays!

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These Microwave Caramels are soft, chewy and SUPER easy to make! I love pretty much any dessert that has caramel like this microwave caramel corn, caramel brownies and caramel apple pie bars.

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Ingredients: - salted butter - granulated sugar - corn syrup - condensed milk - vanilla extract - sea salt - pecans

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Instructions 1. Line an 8×8″ pan with parchment paper. Run a stick of butter over the top to prevent the caramels from sticking. Set aside.

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2. Melt the butter in a large 8-cup microwave-safe bowl. Add the sugar, corn syrup and sweetened condensed milk and stir until smooth. Place in the microwave and cook for six minutes.

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3. To test if the caramel is ready, place a spoon into the caramel and then dip into a cup of cold ice water.Then remove from microwave and stir in vanilla and a pinch of sea salt. Add pecans if desired.

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4. Pour caramel into prepared pan and allow to set. Sprinkle with sea salt if desired. You may place in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to cool them quicker.

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5. Cut with a plastic knife and then wrap in wax paper to prevent the caramels from sticking. Enjoy! :)

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