Microwave Caramels in 6 Minutes | Easy Recipes for Sweet Tooths
Whip up creamy, buttery microwave caramels in just minutes—perfect for gifting or a quick indulgence.
Servings: 36 pieces
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter (unsalted)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Grease an 8x8-inch pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine butter, white sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk.
- Microwave on high for 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes. The mixture should bubble and thicken slightly.
- Carefully remove the bowl (it will be hot) and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the caramel mixture into the prepared pan and let it cool completely at room temperature.
- Once set, cut into squares and wrap individually in wax paper if desired.