Six-Minute Caramels – Quick, Chewy & Buttery Sweet Magic
If you’ve ever craved buttery, melt-in-your-mouth caramels but didn’t want to spend hours stirring over a hot stove, this recipe is about to blow your mind. These Six-Minute Caramels are soft, chewy, and dangerously addictive — and they’re made entirely in the microwave!
Forget store-bought candy. With just a few pantry staples and less than 10 minutes of hands-on time, you’ll have a batch of caramels that taste like they came straight out of a fancy candy shop.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Super quick – ready in under 10 minutes
- Simple ingredients – nothing fancy, just pantry staples
- Perfect texture – soft, chewy, buttery goodness
- Customizable – add sea salt, drizzle chocolate, or roll in nuts
- Great for gifting – wrap them in wax paper for a homemade holiday treat
Equipment Needed
- Microwave-safe bowl (2-quart capacity, very important to prevent overflow)
- Rubber spatula or wooden spoon
- 8×8-inch baking dish (or similar)
- Parchment paper or wax paper
- Sharp knife or kitchen shears
- Measuring cups & spoons
Ingredients (Yields ~24 Caramels)
- ½ cup (1 stick, 8 tbsp) salted butter, melted
- ½ cup light corn syrup (like Karo)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt (optional, but highly recommended)
