Enjoy these Easy Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels for the ideal balance of sweetness and saltiness. These little candies are a wonderful way to indulge in chocolate cravings and also make thoughtful presents for loved ones.
Ingredients: 1 cup granulated sugar. 1/2 cup unsalted butter. 1/2 cup light corn syrup. 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk. 1/2 teaspoon sea salt. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped. 1/2 teaspoon sea salt flakes for topping.
Instructions: Line an 8x8 inch 20x20 cm square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and granulated sugar, stirring constantly until it turns a deep amber color about 5-7 minutes. Add the corn syrup, sweetened condensed milk, and 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt to the saucepan. Stir continuously and cook for another 5-7 minutes until the mixture thickens and reaches 245F 118C on a candy thermometer. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Pour the caramel mixture into the prepared baking pan and let it cool for about 2 hours at room temperature. Once the caramel has set, lift it out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang and place it on a cutting board. Cut the caramel into small squares or rectangles. Melt the semi-sweet chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Dip each caramel square into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess to drip off, and place them on a parchment-lined tray. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt flakes on top of each chocolate-coated caramel for that delightful sea salt finish. Let the chocolate set at room temperature or in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. Once the chocolate has hardened, your Easy Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels are ready to enjoy!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
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