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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Caramel Lollipops

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

Soft Rum Caramels

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


Chocolate Caramel Apples

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


Licorice Caramels

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


Chocolate Caramel Candy

Similar to a Snickers bar—but better—this homemade chocolate caramel candy will scratch your itch for a chewy, chocolaty, caramel, peanut...

Old-Fashioned Caramels

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


Chocolate Caramels

When I was growing up, my mom made these delicious candies every Christmas. They were my favorite then and still...

Chocolate-Caramel Candy Bars

Store-bought candy can’t compare to irresistible, chewy nougat topped with a thick layer of caramel and covered in chocolate. For...


Caramel Cookie Candy

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


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Caramel Apples

Our caramel apples recipe is an out-of-this-world classic and includes how to make homemade caramel.


Gourmet Caramel Apples

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

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


Walnut Caramels

My grandmother was the queen of care packages. The Christmas season didn't start until the mail carrier arrived with her...


Coconut Caramels

When I had an abundance of coconut milk, I came up with the idea of using it to flavor homemade...


Carnival Caramel Apples

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


Easy Microwave Caramels

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

Creamy Soft Caramels

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 Cashew Clusters

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


Caramel Nougat Candy

With crunchy peanuts, gooey caramel and fluffy marshmallow creme, these sweet sensations taste just like one of my favorite candy...


Beer and Pretzel Caramels

Beer and pretzels are a natural combination—mix them with smooth caramel and you have an awesome candy. The guys will...


Pecan Caramels

I altered the original recipe for these creamy caramels by substituting condensed milk for part of the whipping cream and...


Caramel Candy

Caramel candies are homemade treats that can be stored long-term to give as gifts or whenever you have a sweet...


Caramel Marshmallow Delights

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


Chocolate Pecan Caramels

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


Licorice Caramel Candy

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

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Soft Chewy Caramels

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


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Caramel Truffles

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


Caramel Marshmallow Treats

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


Soft ‘n’ Chewy Caramels

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


Pecan Caramel Candies

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


Honey Caramels

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