Ingredients for Caramel Meltaways
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Light Corn Syrup
- Sweetened Condensed Milk
- Vanilla Extract
- Nuts
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How to Make Caramel Meltaways
- Melt the 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter in a three-quart saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Stir until the brown sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
- Stir in the 1/2 cup light corn syrup and mix well until combined.
- Gradually add the 1 (14-ounce) can of sweetened condensed milk, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
- Continue to cook and stir over medium heat until the mixture reaches the firm-ball stage (245°F on a candy thermometer), about 12-15 minutes. The mixture will thicken significantly.
- Remove from heat and immediately stir in the 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Pour the caramel mixture into a buttered 9x9 inch square baking pan or 7x11 inch pan.
- Let the caramel cool completely at room temperature until firm (at least 2-3 hours), or refrigerate to speed up the process.
- Once firm, cut into squares and serve.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
6 g
Sugar
186g
Fat
43g
Carbs
19g
