Swedish Coffee Cake Caramels
Delight in the rich, buttery sweetness of Swedish Coffee Cake Caramels, combining the classic flavors of cinnamon and brown sugar in a chewy treat that’s perfect for coffee breaks or gifting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 36 pieces
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Swedish
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, butter, heavy cream, corn syrup, and salt.
- Stir continuously until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Attach a candy thermometer and cook without stirring until the temperature reaches 245°F (soft ball stage).
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and ground cinnamon.
- Pour the caramel mixture into the prepared pan and let cool completely at room temperature.
- Once set, cut into small squares and wrap individually if desired.
Notes
For an extra touch, sprinkle a little sea salt on top of the caramels before they set for a salted caramel variation.
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