Description
These Homemade Chocolate Caramels are a delightful treat combining creamy caramel coated with rich milk chocolate and a touch of sea salt for a perfect balance of sweet and salty. Easy to make with simple ingredients and minimal equipment, these caramels are a perfect indulgence for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Caramel
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
Coating
- 3 cups milk chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Topping
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the caramel mixture: Combine butter, sugar, brown sugar, light corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Cook the caramel: Microwave the mixture for 6 minutes, stopping every 2 minutes to stir thoroughly. This helps ensure the caramel cooks evenly and prevents scorching.
- Set the caramel: Pour the hot caramel mixture into a 9 x 9 inch baking pan. Allow it to cool completely at room temperature until firm enough to cut into squares.
- Dip in chocolate: Melt the milk chocolate chips with vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth. Dip each caramel square into the melted chocolate, coating evenly, then place onto a wax paper-lined baking sheet.
- Add finishing touch: Sprinkle each chocolate-coated caramel with coarse sea salt while the chocolate is still wet. Let the chocolate harden completely at room temperature before serving or storing.
Notes
- Stir the caramel mixture well during microwaving to prevent burning and ensure even cooking.
- Use wax paper when setting dipped caramels to avoid sticking.
- For firmer caramels, refrigerate after pouring into the pan.
- Store caramels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- Coarse sea salt enhances the flavor by balancing the sweetness.
