Name: Easy Microwave Caramels
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter -; 2-1/3 cups (1 pound) brown sugar, firmly packed -; 1 cup light corn syrup -; 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk -; 1/8 teaspoon salt -; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract -; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional -

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30 min.

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Ingredients for - Easy Microwave Caramels

1. 1 cup unsalted butter -

2. 2-1/3 cups (1 pound) brown sugar, firmly packed -

3. 1 cup light corn syrup -

4. 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk -

5. 1/8 teaspoon salt -

6. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract -

7. 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, optional -

How to cook deliciously - Easy Microwave Caramels

1. Stage

In 2-qt. microwave-safe pitcher, combine the butter, sugar, syrup, milk and salt. Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes, stirring once after every minute. When butter is melted, stir well. Attach microwave candy thermometer. Microwave on high for about 8 minutes or until mixture reaches 245° (firm-ball stage). No stirring is needed. Remove from microwave; stir in vanilla and walnuts. Let stand for 10 minutes, stirring well several times. Pour into buttered 13x9-in. pan (smaller 11x7-in. pan yields thicker candy as shown in photo). Refrigerate until cool. Invert pan. Carefully tap out whole block of candy; cut in squares. Wrap in waxed paper and store in refrigerator. (Can also freeze.)