1/2 cup Light Karo Syrup (not dark-doesn't set right)
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup SWEETENED CONDENSED milk
1 t. vanilla
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Buttered 8x8 baking dish
DIRECTIONS
Melt butter in large microwave bowl.
Stir in Karo syrup, both sugars and sweetened condensed milk.
Mix until dissolved.
Microwave on high 3-1/2 minutes.
Stir down and scrape sides of bowl.
Microwave on high 3-1/2 minutes. (this will be soft-ball stage).
Stir in vanilla and nuts (if you add them at all).
Pour into buttered dish and refrigerate until set.
Cut into square and wrap each in wax paper. Enjoy!
RECIPE BACKSTORY
I really don't remember where I got this recipe....But it is delicious and so rich and chewy ...You'll love it!
RECIPE REVIEWS
Nov/11/2009 05:11 pmbabs
Gia - your recipe is famous! :) http://www.gourmetmomonthego.com/2009/11/pumpkin-mousse-salted-caramels.html
May/27/2010 05:05 pmjenniahart
This caramel recipe is fast, easy and delicious. We've been making it often since finding Gia's recipe!!
Oct/19/2010 08:10 pmjenniahart
Gia,
This is the best caramel recipe ever!!! Thanks so much for posting it. I have been using it for several years now!
Nov/19/2010 11:11 amtetonserenade
What wattage of microwave did you use? I know the higher the wattage the less the cooking time. I read somewhere that most recipes have a standard wattage of 700 watts. My oven is 1200 watts.
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