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5 from 2 votes

Simple Butter Caramels

Chewy, buttery, sweet, smooth, delicious caramels.
Course: Candy
Cuisine: American
Keyword: candy, caramel
Calories: 3697kcal
Author: Tricia

Ingredients

  • 1 stick of unsalted butter (8 tablespoons)
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • ½ cup corn syrup
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
  • dash sea salt plus a little extra to sprinkle on top if desired

Instructions

  • Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.  Make sure the paper hangs over the side to help in removing the caramel from the pan.
  • Combine the butter, sugar, cream, and corn syrup in a medium heavy bottom sauce pan.  Bring to a boil over medium - medium/high heat.  Turn the heat down to medium, or just below, to maintain a boil.  Don't cook it too fast or it can get away from you and you'll have burnt caramel.  Stir frequently and continue cooking until it reaches 243°F on a candy thermometer.  If you prefer a softer caramel, take off the heat at 240°F.  Cook a bit longer to 250°F if you want a very chewy treat.
  • Stir in the vanilla.
  • Pour the caramel into the prepared pan and allow it to cool completely.  Cut into bite size pieces and wrap in wax paper squares.  I cut my wrappers in about 4x4 inch pieces.  You can also purchase pre-cut candy wrappers at any craft store. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

(adapted from a recipe by Gerry @ Foodness Gracious)
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.

Nutrition

Calories: 3697kcal | Carbohydrates: 545g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 177g | Saturated Fat: 110g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 51g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 654mg | Sodium: 291mg | Potassium: 376mg | Sugar: 531g | Vitamin A: 7022IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 336mg | Iron: 1mg