Gingerbread Caramels Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Caramels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons butter; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 2 cups packed brown sugar; 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk; 2/3 cup dark molasses; 1/3 cup dark corn syrup; 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 3/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons butter
1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2/3 cup dark molasses
1/3 cup dark corn syrup
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Line a 9-in. square baking pan with foil; grease foil with 2 teaspoons butter.
2
In a large heavy saucepan, combine cubed butter, brown sugar, milk, molasses, corn syrup, ginger, allspice, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 238u00b0 (soft -ball stage).
3
Using a pastry brush dipped in water, wash down the sides of the pan to eliminate sugar crystals. Cook and stir until thermometer reads 245u00b0 (firm-ball stage).
4
Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Immediately pour into prepared pan (do not scrape saucepan). Let stand until firm, about 4 hours or overnight. Refrigerate 1 hour.
5
Using foil, lift candy out of pan; remove foil. Using a buttered knife, cut caramel into 1-in. squares. Wrap individually in waxed paper; twist ends.
6
To Make Ahead: Store wrapped caramels in an airtight container at room temperature.
7
Freeze option: Place wrapped caramels in an freezer container and freeze. Thaw at room temperature.

722

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons butter, 1/2 cup butter, cubed, 2 cups packed brown sugar, 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread Caramels falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Gingerbread Caramels

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