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How to Make Homemade Caramels with Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something undeniably luxurious about the combination of sweet and salty flavors. And when you add a rich, velvety layer of dark chocolate to the mix, the result is pure indulgence. That's exactly what you get with these homemade caramels with dark chocolate and sea salt.

But don't be intimidated by the idea of making your own caramels from scratch. With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of patience, you can create a truly decadent treat that will satisfy even the most d...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ¾ cup light corn syrup
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ¼ cups 60% cacao dark chocolate chips
  • ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons shortening
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 9 hrs 35 mins
  • Total Time: 10 hrs
  • Servings: 64
  • Yield: 64 caramels

  • Butter an 8-inch square baking pan.
  • Combine white sugar, 1/2 cup cream, corn syrup, and butter in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring often. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup cream. Cook, without stirring, until mixture reaches 242 degrees F (117 degrees C), or until a small amount of the caramel mixture forms a firm yet pliable ball when dropped in cold water. Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla.
  • Pour caramel mixture into the prepared baking pan. Allow to cool slightly, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Remove the baking pan from the refrigerator and allow caramel mixture to warm up slightly, about 30 minutes. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
  • Combine dark and semisweet chocolate chips with shortening in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until melted, about 1 1/2 minutes.
  • Cut caramel into 1-inch squares. Dip caramel squares in melted chocolate, letting any excess drip off. Place onto the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with sea salt. Chill until hardened, about 1 hour.

    • Nutrition

    77 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 9mg
    • Sodium: 98mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Calcium: 5mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 21mg

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