Ingredients
- 2 cups brown sugar, packed
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Optional: flaky sea salt, chocolate drizzle or coating, chopped nuts, almond extract, or espresso powder
Instructions
- Line a 13×9 pan with foil and lightly grease with cooking spray or oil.
- In a heavy 2-quart saucepan, combine brown sugar, sweetened condensed milk, butter, and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Cook, stirring frequently, until a candy thermometer reads 248°F (firm ball stage), about 25–30 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Quickly pour caramel into prepared pan. Let cool completely.
- Lift caramel out of pan using foil, cut into squares, and wrap individually in parchment paper.
Notes
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top for salted caramel.
- Dip squares in melted chocolate for a richer treat.
- Add chopped pecans or almonds for crunch.
- Stir in espresso powder or flavored extracts for unique variations.
- Store caramels individually wrapped to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 caramel square
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
