Perfect every time, these microwave caramels couldn’t get much easier! A few minutes of hands on time and you have caramel candy that tastes like you bought it at a fancy candy store.
Butter an 8x8-inch baking dish or line with parchment paper.
Place the butter in a large bowl. Microwave until melted.
Add the corn syrup, sugar, brown sugar, sweetened condensed milk, and salt to the butter. Stir to combine.
Return to the microwave and cook on high for 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 minutes*.
Remove carefully (the bowl will be hot so use hot pads) and stir in the vanilla. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan.
Let the caramel sit until set, then cut into pieces for serving.
Notes
*Every microwave will cook a little differently, so you may need to make a few batches until you find what works perfect for your microwave. I have a 1200 watt microwave, and the first time I tried 6 1/2 minutes. The caramels were delicious, but more chewy than soft. My sweet spot is 5 minutes 45 seconds for a soft caramel that still keeps its shape.Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.