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Homemade Caramel

Soft caramel cooked to 235°F and poured onto a buttered cookie sheet.

Added September 29, 2026

Prep
~10 min
Cook
~30 min
Wait
~1 hr
Total
~1 hr 40 min

~ Times are estimates where the original recipe did not say.

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Steps

  1. Mix all ingredients and bring to a boil.

  2. Cook over medium heat to soft boil, or 235°F.

  3. Pour onto a buttered cookie sheet.

You'll need

cookie sheetcandy thermometer

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