Best 14 Chewy Caramel Recipes

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Chewy caramel is a versatile confection that can be used as a topping, filling, or candy. It is characterized by its soft, pliable texture and rich buttery flavor, which makes it a favorite among dessert lovers. Achieving the perfect chewy caramel requires careful attention to temperature, ingredients, and technique. This guide will provide you with everything you need to know to create a batch of chewy caramel that is sure to satisfy your cravings.

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CHEWY CARAMEL



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Rich, chewy caramel to individually wrap or use in candy making.

Provided by HARSHMA

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter or margarine
1 pound light brown sugar
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup light corn syrup
1 pinch salt
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a heavy bottomed saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, brown sugar, sweetened condensed milk, corn syrup and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Heat to between 234 and 240 degrees F (112 to 116 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface. Cook for 2 minutes at that temperature. Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla.
  • Meanwhile, butter a 9x13 inch baking pan. When the caramel is ready, pour into the buttered pan. Allow to cool completely at room temperature. Remove from the pan and cut into squares using scissors. Wrap individual pieces in waxed paper or cellophane.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Cholesterol 19.4 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 66.8 mg, Sugar 23.2 g

CHEWY SALTED CARAMEL AND HAZELNUT GANACHE BON BONS



Chewy Salted Caramel and Hazelnut Ganache Bon Bons image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h

Yield 25 large or 40 small bon bons

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon kosher salt
4 ounces white chocolate
Hazelnut Chocolate Ganache, recipe follows
1/2 cup chocolate crisp pearls
16 ounces of bittersweet chocolate, for dipping
1 cup heavy cream
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate
1/2 cup hazelnut praline (peanut butter will work as well)
2 tablespoons light corn syrup

Steps:

  • In a 1-quart saucepan, mix together 1/4 cup water and the sugar. Place over medium heat and be sure to clean the sides of the pan with a pastry brush dipped in water, to avoid causing sugar crystals, which will affect the final caramel.
  • Heat up the cream either in a small saucepan or in the microwave in a microwave-safe container. Once the caramel turns a light amber color, slowly pour in the hot cream. Add the butter and salt, and stir until the butter melts. Once everything is incorporated, cook until a candy thermometer reads 120 degrees F. Pour the caramel over the white chocolate. The heat of the caramel will melt the chocolate. Pipe the caramel when it's hot into silicon molds. Then refrigerate and freeze before you place these on the Hazelnut Chocolate Ganache.
  • Pop the frozen caramel right on top of the Hazelnut Chocolate Ganache coins while they're still warm. Sprinkle with the crisp pearls. You are now ready to dip into chocolate.
  • To finish the bon bons, melt and temper the chocolate. Dip the caramels in the chocolate and let sit until chocolate sets.
  • In a small 1-quart saucepan, bring the cream to a boil. Meanwhile partially melt the chocolate and when the cream comes to a boil, pour this over the chocolate. Before you start to mix, add the praline and the corn syrup. Gently mix until the mixture is homogenous. Let mixture cool until it thickens; it will be easy to pipe out of a disposable pastry bag. Pipe into discs, the size of a quarter.

CHEWY CARAMEL POPCORN AND PRETZEL BARS



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This salty-sweet treat is one that both kids and adults alike will love. Plain popcorn and coarsely chopped salted pretzels are mixed together with a rich caramel and marshmallow sauce. It's an ooey-gooey, absoultely irresistible bite.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

Nonstick cooking spray
12 cups plain popped popcorn (from 1/2 cup kernels or 2 microwave packages)
4 cups coarsely chopped small salted pretzels (7.5 ounces)
2 cups sugar
Coarse salt
2/3 cup heavy cream
2 cups miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. In a large bowl, toss together popcorn and pretzels. In a medium saucepan, bring sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 cup water to a boil over medium-high. Boil, undisturbed, until mixture is amber in color, 8 to 12 minutes. Remove pan from heat and slowly pour in cream (mixture will sputter). Immediately add marshmallows; stir until melted.
  • Pour caramel mixture over popcorn and pretzels and quickly stir with a rubber spatula to coat. Transfer mixture to dish and use a piece of plastic wrap coated with cooking spray to press evenly into dish. Sprinkle with coarse salt if desired. Let cool completely before cutting into 12 bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g

CHEWY CARAMEL-COATED POPCORN



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When I was a kid, my mom made this recipe often. I've adapted it to make it more chewy and gooey than her crunchy, nut-loaded version. I get requests to make this for every event that I host, and have never had a single leftover! -Shannon Dobos, Calgary, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 25m

Yield about 6 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1-1/2 cups butter, cubed
2-2/3 cups packed light brown sugar
1 cup golden syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
24 cups popped popcorn

Steps:

  • Line two 15x10x1-in. pans with parchment. In a large heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add brown sugar and syrup, stirring to dissolve brown sugar. Bring to a full rolling boil. Boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat and quickly stir in vanilla., Pour caramel mixture over popcorn; stir lightly to coat. Using a rubber spatula, press popcorn into prepared pans. Cool. Pull apart into pieces. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CARAMEL CHEWY OATMEAL COOKIES



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Oatmeal cookies topped with caramel.

Provided by Christina Caston

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Oatmeal Cookie Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 12

¾ cup butter flavored shortening
1 ¼ cups packed brown sugar
1 egg
⅓ cup milk
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups quick cooking oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 ½ cups chopped walnuts
36 caramels

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets.
  • Combine shortening, brown sugar, egg, milk, and vanilla in large bowl. Beat at medium speed until creamy.
  • Combine oats, flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Mix into creamed mixture until just blended. Stir in nuts.
  • Drop by rounded tablespoon onto baking sheet two inches apart and place caramel in center-do not press down. Bake ten to twelve minutes or until light brown around edges and caramel is completely melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.8 calories, Carbohydrate 46.6 g, Cholesterol 12.1 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 160.2 mg, Sugar 28.7 g

CHEWY CARAMEL BARS



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From Harbor Beach, Michigan, Debra Davidson-Cregeur shares one of her favorite recipes. She writes, "There are always requests for this recipe wherever it goes!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup chopped nuts
36 Rolo candies, halved

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, milk and butter until blended (batter will be thick). Stir in nuts. Press half of mixture into a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake 10-12 minutes or until set. , Place candies, cut side down, over crust. Drop remaining batter by tablespoonfuls over the top. Bake 25-30 minutes longer or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHEWY CARAMEL PECAN BARS



Chewy Caramel Pecan Bars image

Categories     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Tree Nut     Pecan     Winter     Gourmet

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 stick unsalted butter, softened
1 1/4 cups packed dark brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla
2 large eggs
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup water
1/3 cup heavy cream
2 1/4 cups pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and butter and flour a 13- by 9- by 2-inch baking pan, knocking out excess.
  • Beat together butter and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in 1 tablespoon vanilla and eggs. Sift in flour with salt and baking powder and beat until just blended.
  • Spoon batter into pan, spreading it evenly, and bake in middle of oven until it pulls away slightly from sides of pan and a toothpick inserted in center comes out with crumbs adhering, 20 to 30 minutes. Cool base completely in pan on a rack.
  • Bring granulated sugar, corn syrup, a pinch of salt, and water to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved. Continue to boil mixture, without stirring, until it turns a golden caramel. Remove pan from heat and carefully add cream and remaining 1/2 tablespoon vanilla (mixture will bubble up and steam). Return pan to moderate heat and cook, stirring until smooth. Stir in pecans and immediately pour mixture over base, tilting baking pan and spreading evenly.
  • Cool mixture completely in pan on rack and cut into bars.

CHEWY CARAMEL PECAN DIAMONDS



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Make and share this Chewy Caramel Pecan Diamonds recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 32 cookie diamonds

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chilled cold butter, preferably unsalted, divided
1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
4 cups coarsley chopped pecans
1/2 cup whipping cream, unwhipped
2 teaspoons vanilla
8 ounces unwrapped caramels (about 28)
2 -3 teaspoons whipping cream

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line a 13 x 9-inch baking pan with foil, leaving a 1-inch overhang on all sides; butter foil.
  • In a food processor, blend the flour confectioner's sugar, cornstarch and salt for a couple of seconds.
  • Add in 3/4 cup COld butter (cut into chunks); process until mixture begins to clump together.
  • Press the dough evenly onto the bottom of the foil-lined baking pan.
  • Bake until light and golden, about 25 minutes (don't overbake).
  • Remove from oven; let stand while preparing the topping.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees.
  • FOR TOPPING: stir the brown sugar, corn syrup, and 1/4 cup butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat, until the sugar dissolves, and the mixture boils; boil for 1 minute.
  • Add in the pecans and the whipping cream; boil until the mixture thickens slightly (about 3 minutes).
  • Stir in vanilla.
  • Pour over the warm baked crust.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, or until the topping is darker, and bubbles thickly.
  • Transfer pan to a wire rack; cool completely in the pan (topping will harden).
  • In a double boiler, melt the caramels with 2-3 tsp whipping cream.
  • Drizzle over the top of the cooked nut topping; cool.
  • Lift foil out of the pan onto a cutting board.
  • Using a heavy, sharp knife, cut the crust with nut topping into 1-1/2 x 1-inch diamonds.
  • These keep for up to 1 week.

CHEWY IRRESISTIBLE CARAMEL POPCORN



Chewy Irresistible Caramel Popcorn image

This popcorn is so good. We have it for football games, when people come over and any other time we feel like having it, and its very simple.

Provided by littlebaker

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 6-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 tablespoons butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup popcorn

Steps:

  • Pop the popcorn kernels and put into a greased large bowl.
  • Melt butter on medium heat in a medium size saucepan.
  • Turn heat down to low, and add brown sugar, stir until blended together well.
  • Making sure that the sugar does not burn turn the heat back up to medium, and add corn syrup. All the while stirring and making sure there is no sticking.
  • Add the salt and baking soda. This will make the sugar double in size be careful not to let it go over the sides of the pot.
  • Immediately pour onto popcorn.
  • Stir until the caramel has covered popcorn completely.
  • Transfer onto a cookie sheet with wax paper, and let cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.8, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 20.4, Sodium 377.1, Carbohydrate 55.6, Sugar 42.4, Protein 0.1

EASY CHEWY CARAMEL CAKE MIX BROWNIES



Easy Chewy Caramel Cake Mix Brownies image

I found this simple recipe on the back of a chocolate chip package, and they are fantastic! I mixed butterscotch, bourdeaux syrup and caramel sauce for mine, however, one of the three would work as well. **NOTE: Be sure the caramel or butterscotch you use is the thickest one you can find. If you use a thin one, it will cause problems when setting.

Provided by ChipotleChick

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (18 1/2 ounce) package devil's food cake mix
2/3 cup evaporated milk, divided
12 tablespoons butter or 12 tablespoons margarine, melted
12 ounces thick butterscotch sundae sauce or 12 ounces bordeaux syrup
3 tablespoons flour
12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350.
  • Grease a 9x13" pan.
  • Beat cake mix, 1/3 cup evaporated milk and melted butter rapidly for 1 minute.
  • Press half of the mixture into the bottom of the pan.
  • Bake for 15 minutes or until set.
  • In medium bowl, mix caramel (butterscotch or bordeaux syrup), flour, and remaining evaporated milk.
  • Pour evenly over brownies.
  • Sprinkle 1 cup chocolate chips over them, then sprinkle remaining clumps of cake mix on top, and finish with remaining chocolate chips.
  • Bake again for 30 minutes.
  • Will look a little undercooked, but will set as it cools.
  • Cool on a wire rack, and cut into squares.

CHEWY CARAMEL BARS



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Another recipe I got from The Taste of Homes Simple and Delicious magazine that I wanna make with the kids.

Provided by bamamom3

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
1/2 cup nuts, chopped
1/4 cup butter, melted
36 Rolo chocolates, halved

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, milk, nuts and butter. Spread half into a greased 13 x 9 inche baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 13-15 minutes or until set.
  • Place candies, cut side down, over crust, top with remaining cake mixture.
  • Bake 25-30 minutes longer or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

CHEWY CHOCO-CARAMEL SQUARES



Chewy Choco-Caramel Squares image

These rich, chewy bars make a quick and easy dessert for Thanksgiving. They're popular at bake sales and classroom parties, too. -Rod & Sue Brusius, Omro, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package butter recipe golden cake mix (regular size)
2 large eggs
1/3 cup canola oil
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup white baking chips
1/2 cup toffee bits
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
32 caramels
1/2 cup butter, cubed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs and oil; beat on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium 2 minutes. Fold in chocolate chips, baking chips and toffee bits., Press half of mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine milk, caramels and butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until smooth., Pour caramel mixture over crust. Crumble remaining cake mixture over top. Bake 20-25 minutes longer or until edges begin to brown and topping is set. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts :

CHEWY CARAMEL BROWNIE PIE



CHEWY CARAMEL BROWNIE PIE image

This is a rich, wonderfully gooey chocolate dessert that's tailor-made for your next bake sale, game night or family dinner. Perfectly sweet and satisfying!

Provided by vicky hunt

Categories     Chocolate

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 c butter
2 unsweetened chocolate sq
1 c sugar
3/4 c flour-self rising
2 eggs -- slightly beaten
1 tsp vanilla
for caramel sauce you need
8 oz caramels -- unwrapped
3 Tbsp whipping cream
1/2 c chopped pecans
1/4 c semi sweet chocolate chips
vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350 in 2 quart saucepan combine butter and unsweetened chocolate. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until melted.
  • 2. Stir in remaining brownie ingredients. Spread batter into greased 9" pie pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until brownie is firm to the touch.
  • 3. Meanwhile, in 1 qt. saucepan cook caramels and whipping cream over medium low heat, stirring occasionally, until caramels are melted.
  • 4. Remove brownie from oven; spread melted caramel mixture over entire baked brownie.
  • 5. Sprinkle with pecans and chocolate chips. Return to oven. Bake for 3 to 5 minutes or until caramel mixture is bubbly.
  • 6. Let stand 30 to 45 minutes, cut into wedges. Serve warm with ice cream.

CHEWY CARAMEL BROWNIES



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These brownies are so easy to whip up and caramel and chocolate seem to be the perfect couple. These brownies are moist, tender and delicious.

Provided by Anita Hoffman

Categories     Cookies

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 6

50 caramels (about 14 ounces), unwrapped
1 can(s) (5 ounces) evaporated milk
1 pkg (18 ounces) german chocolate cake mix
1/4 c butter, melted
1 c chopped nuts
1 c semi-sweet chocolate chips or milk chocolate chips

Steps:

  • 1. In a saucepan over low heat, melt and stir caramels with a 1/3 rd cup of evaporated milk, stirring constantly until caramels are melted.
  • 2. In a mixing bowl,, combine cake mix, melted butter and remaining milk.
  • 3. In bottom of greased 9 X 13 inch baking pan, spread half cake mixture and bake at 350 degrees for 7 minutes.
  • 4. Sprinkle crust with pecans, chocolate chips and melted caramels. Drop teaspoonfuls of remaining cake mixture over top and lightly spread with back of spoon. Bake 18 to 20 minutes. Cool completely in pan on wire rack before cutting into squares.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients. This will give your caramels the best flavor and texture.
  • Cook the caramel to the right temperature. If you don't cook it long enough, it will be too soft. If you cook it too long, it will be too hard.
  • Let the caramel cool completely before cutting it. This will help prevent it from sticking to the knife.
  • Store the caramels in an airtight container. This will help them stay fresh for longer.

Conclusion:

Chewy caramels are a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed on their own or used as an ingredient in other desserts. With a little practice, you can easily make chewy caramels at home. Just follow the tips above and you'll be sure to succeed.

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