Description
Indulge in the decadent goodness of these homemade Chocolate Caramels. Rich, velvety caramels with a hint of cocoa and a touch of sea salt, these treats are perfect for gifting or enjoying yourself.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- flaky sea salt for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dish: Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides.
- Cook the Caramel: Combine cream, sugar, corn syrup, cocoa, and salt in a saucepan. Cook until 245°F.
- Finish the Caramel: Remove from heat, stir in butter and vanilla. Pour into dish and cool.
- Cut and Serve: Once set, cut into squares and sprinkle with sea salt.
Notes
- Wrap individual pieces in wax paper for gifting or storage.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- Use high-quality cocoa for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
