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These amazing caramels are sold in Costco and this year we are busting out a copycat salted milk chocolate homemade caramels recipe that is to die for. ohsweetbasil.com
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Salted Milk Chocolate Homemade Caramels Recipe

These amazing caramels are sold in Costco and this year we are busting out a copycat  salted milk chocolate homemade caramels recipe that is to die for.
Prep Time2 hours
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time2 hours 20 minutes
Course: 20+ Homemade Candy Recipes
Keyword: candy, caramel, chocolate, salted caramel
Servings: 32 squares
Author: Sweet Basil

Ingredients

For the caramels

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan over medium high heat, add the sugar, and corn syrup.
    1 3/4 Cup Sugar, 1/4 Cup Light Corn Syrup
  • Bring to a boil and cook, swirling the pan occasionally, until a golden brown color appears.
  • Do not overcook.
  • In a separate pan over medium heat, while the sugar is starting to cook, add the butter, cream and salt.
    1 Cup Heavy Cream, 5 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, 1 teaspoon Flaked Sea Salt
  • Cook until the butter is melted completely.
  • Remove the sugar mixture from the heat and turn the burner down to medium low.
  • Carefully pour the cream mixture into the sugar mixture very slowly, stirring continually.
  • The candy will seize up, be very careful!! Stir everything together with a wooden spoon and add the vanilla.
    1/2 teaspoon Vanilla
  • Place the pan back on the medium low burner and cook, stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes or until the caramel reaches 248 degrees.
  • Place parchment paper in an 8x8" baking pan and brush lightly with oil.
  • Pour the hot caramel over the parchment paper and allow to cool completely, we like to place ours in the fridge.
  • Once cool, slice the caramel in half and roll each half like a cinnamon roll.
  • Using your fingers, gently stretch the rope of caramel and shape into a long, 1" wide, squared off rope.
  • Cut into small chunks about 1" again.
  • In a microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate in 20 second intervals, stirring at each interval.
    1 Bag Milk Chocolate Chips
  • Place each caramel in the chocolate one at a time, using a fork to dip and shake off extra chocolate.
  • Place on parchment lined board and sprinkle with sea salt.
    Flaked Sea Salt
  • Allow to chill in the fridge until set then wrap in wax paper and store in the fridge.

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Notes

Always use a wooden spoon to avoid burns as well as a candy thermometer to avoid scorching
Candy should be stored in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 6mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 188IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg