Caramel Recipes

Whether your prefer an old fashioned caramel recipe or soft caramel sauce recipe, you’ll find a new family favorite with these recipes, tips and tricks.

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5 Mistakes Everyone Makes When Making Candy From Scratch

Who doesn't love a batch of homemade fudge? While it does take some finessing to get right, don't let potential candy-making mistakes stand in your way of delicious treats. We'll walk you through the most common errors and tell you how to fix them.

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10 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Making Caramel

Become a caramel making pro in no time! Just avoid these caramel mistakes to make the perfect caramel candy or...


16 Homemade Caramel Candy Recipes

So much better than store-bought candies, these homemade caramel candy recipes make special treats during the holidays or any time...


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The Difference Between Caramel, Butterscotch and Toffee

Curious about the difference between these sticky treats? A professional pastry chef explains all.


Pecan Caramel Candies

35 reviews

Salty and sweet, these candies are the perfect little snack. Form a kitchen assembly line with your kids, and the...

Creamy Soft Caramels

3 reviews

Rich, creamy, smooth, soft...those are just a few reasons to love these old-fashioned caramels. Purchased caramels just can't compare.—Sharon Struthers,...


Caramel Marshmallow Delights

7 reviews

"Our children like to take these sweet and chewy treats to school to share on their birthday," reports Susan Kerr...

Caramel Apples

14 reviews

Who doesn’t love a good gooey caramel apple? Make a double batch because these treats always go fast! —Karen Ann...


Caramel Lollipops

These pops offer a fun and unique way to enjoy the sweet, toasty flavor of homemade caramel. —Kathryn Conrad, Milwaukee,...


Chocolate Caramel Cracker Bars

17 reviews

Make them on Saturday and they'll be gone by Monday! These chocolate and caramel bars with a cracker crust are...


Creamy Orange Caramels

3 reviews

Each Christmas I teach myself a new candy recipe. Last year I started with my caramel recipe and added a...

Honey Caramels

1 review

I love whipping up a batch of homemade honey-sweetened caramels for my family and friends. Sometimes I replace the walnuts...


Caramel Pretzel Bites

40 reviews

I created this recipe wanting to make my own version of a popular candy store pretzel log dipped in caramel,...


Caramel Cookie Candy

5 reviews

These homemade candy bars combine a smooth, silky caramel over a delicate vanilla cookie. When you set a plate of...


Easy Microwave Caramels

6 reviews

These caramels were "homework" for a candy-making class that I took some time ago...and I've repeated that assignment over and...


Old-Fashioned Caramels

3 reviews

Before I was married, my future father-in-law would fix these creamy caramels at Christmas and send me some. The recipe...

Licorice Caramel Candy

3 reviews

These delicious treats are a fun cross between caramels and licorice. I always get compliments on them, especially from those...


Soft Rum Caramels

2 reviews

I adapted a family recipe to come up with these melt-in-your-mouth caramels. My husband and daughter eagerly volunteer to eat...


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Caramel Pretzel Sticks

13 reviews

Homemade caramel, smooth almond bark and chopped nuts make these pretzel rods sinfully delicious. This treat is always a huge...


Chocolate Caramel Apples

1 review

Caramel apples get dressed up for this harvesttime holiday with chocolate, nuts and toffee bits. Cut into wedges, these scrumptious...


Caramel Marshmallow Treats

51 reviews

I created this candy by combining my husband's favorite cookie recipe and my mom's caramel dip. These sweets really appeal...


Licorice Caramels

3 reviews

Fans of black licorice won't be able to stop eating these gooey caramels. I appreciate their ease of preparation. —Donna...


Carnival Caramel Apples

32 reviews

With four kids (one child whose birthday is November 1), we celebrate Halloween in style around our house. These caramel...


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Caramel Truffles

25 reviews

These caramel truffles disappear as fast as I can make them. The five-ingredient microwave recipe is easy and fun to...


Caramel Cashew Clusters

9 reviews

Several years ago, a co-worker came across candies like these in a store and asked if I could make them....

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Soft Chewy Caramels

23 reviews

One of my first experiences with cooking was helping my mother make these caramels. We'd make up to 12 batches...


Chocolate Pecan Caramels

7 reviews

I haven't missed a year making this candy for the holidays since a friend gave me the recipe in 1964!...


Chocolate Caramel Candy

98 reviews

This dazzling treat tastes like a homemade Snickers bar and has flavor beyond compare. When I entered it in a...


Soft ‘n’ Chewy Caramels

8 reviews

This chewy caramel recipe is a must at our house for Christmas. I made these with my children, and now...


Gourmet Caramel Apples

1 review

These drizzled confections look gorgeous and taste over-the-top yummy. With peanut butter flavor and a salty burst, they'll be the...


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Chocolate Caramel Turkey Legs

5 reviews

Mention turkey legs made of pretzels and chocolate, and the kids come running. Let them help by unwrapping caramels for...