Chocolate Covered Caramels

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Chocolate Covered Caramels are a delightful treat for the holidays. They’re soft, chewy, and made with simple ingredients like sugar, butter, vanilla, and heavy cream. Plus, they’re coated in delicious sweet chocolate.

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Indulge in the irresistible combination of rich chocolate and creamy caramel with our Chocolate Covered Caramels, a decadent treat that's perfect for any occasion. Picture velvety smooth caramel, handcrafted and infused with a hint of sea salt for the perfect balance of sweetness and savory richness. Each caramel is carefully enrobed in a layer of premium dark or milk chocolate, creating a luxurious coating that melts in your mouth. Whether enjoyed as a standalone indulgence or as part of a gift box, our Chocolate Covered Caramels are sure to delight with their luxurious texture and indulgent flavor.

Chocolate Covered Caramels are a tasty and enjoyable dessert that you can easily make at home. This recipe combines sugar and corn syrup with cream, vanilla, and butter. After firming up, you cut them into pieces and dip them in melted chocolate. These caramels are ideal for giving as gifts and are my favorite choice when I want to serve something sweet at a party.
You have the option to coat these soft caramels with either semi-sweet dark or milk chocolate. You can also add a finishing touch by topping them with sea salt, sprinkles, or creatively drizzling extra caramel on top.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

  • Irresistible Combination: The marriage of buttery caramel and smooth chocolate creates an irresistibly sweet and indulgent treat that’s hard to resist.
  • Homemade Goodness: Making these chocolate-covered caramels at home allows you to control the quality of ingredients, ensuring a superior taste and texture.
  • Perfect for Gifting: Package these treats in a decorative box or tin for a thoughtful and delicious homemade gift. They’re perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion.

Here are some tips and variations for making different versions of these Chocolate Covered Caramels:

  • White Chocolate Variation: Try a white chocolate version by using white chocolate for the coating. Add red sprinkles for a festive holiday twist.
  • Toppings: Consider topping your chocolate caramels with sea salt or fleur de sel for an extra flavor kick.
  • Wrapping: Use plastic or paper candy wrappers to individually wrap the candies. This makes them perfect for giving as Valentine’s Day gifts!
  • Richer Caramel: Experiment with a richer caramel flavor by replacing the heavy cream with whipped cream or unsweetened condensed milk.
  • Temperature Control: Invest in a candy thermometer to ensure the caramels have the right texture. The temperature of melted sugar is crucial in caramel making, as sugar reacts differently at various temperatures.
  • Chocolate Disks vs. Chips: For smoother-looking caramels, it’s better to use chocolate disks instead of chocolate chips. This ensures a better appearance on the caramel candies.
  • Candy Thermometer Convenience: Look for a candy thermometer that clips to the side of your saucepan for easier monitoring during the caramel-making process.
  • Butter Choice: While salted or unsalted butter will both work, using unsalted butter allows better control over the recipe’s overall saltiness.
  • Sugar Options: You can use granulated sugar or brown sugar, but be aware that brown sugar will impart a molasses-like flavor to your chocolate caramels.
  • Prevent Sticking: Use parchment paper or wax paper to line your baking sheet. This helps prevent the caramel from sticking and makes the process smoother.

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Chocolate Covered Caramels

Chocolate Covered Caramels are a delightful treat for the holidays. They’re soft, chewy, and made with simple ingredients like sugar, butter, vanilla, and heavy cream. Plus, they’re coated in delicious sweet chocolate.

Yield: 60 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 cups heavy cream
  • 4 cups sugar
  • 1 1/3 cups light corn syrup
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 12 ounces semisweet chocolate disks

Instructions

  1. Put sugar, heavy cream, corn syrup, butter, and salt in a pot with a candy thermometer. Heat on medium until it boils, then reduce to medium-low until it reaches 250 degrees.
  2. Turn off the heat, add vanilla extract, and pour the mixture into a 13×18 baking pan. Let it cool and harden for 4-6 hours before cutting.
  3. Chill the caramels in the fridge for an hour before dipping to prevent melting.
  4. Melt chocolate in 30-second intervals until smooth. Dip the caramels using a fork, then place them on wax or parchment paper to harden.

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Indulge in the irresistible combination of rich chocolate and creamy caramel with our Chocolate Covered Caramels, a decadent treat that's perfect for any occasion. Picture velvety smooth caramel, handcrafted and infused with a hint of sea salt for the perfect balance of sweetness and savory richness. Each caramel is carefully enrobed in a layer of premium dark or milk chocolate, creating a luxurious coating that melts in your mouth. Whether enjoyed as a standalone indulgence or as part of a gift box, our Chocolate Covered Caramels are sure to delight with their luxurious texture and indulgent flavor.