Caramellows

Finding something flavorful and fun-to-eat to “pamper” your love for caramel? These Caremellows are right up your street. Melted caramels poured into a baking sheet, scraped all over with marshmallow mixture of powdered gelatin, sugar, corn syrup, vanilla extract, and kosher salt, let set, cut into squares, dipped into melted chocolate, then refrigerated until set. Your kids would go crazy for them!

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Caramellows

Recipe by Bell BrittanyCourse: Snacks, DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

36

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Total time

1

hour 

45

minutes

As these caramellows are quite easy to make, just let your kids involve in the preparation if they get interested. Have fun!

Ingredients

• FOR CARAMEL

• 2 (11-oz.) packages soft caramels

• FOR MARSHMALLOW

• 2 tbsp. powdered gelatin

• 1 c. granulated sugar

• 1 tbsp. light corn syrup

• 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract

• Kosher salt

• FOR COATING

• 2 c. dark milk chocolate chips, melted

Directions

• Grease an 8″-x-8″ baking dish with cooking spray and line with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides. Spray parchment with cooking spray.
• To make caramel: In a heatproof medium bowl, microwave caramels over high until melted, stirring every 30 seconds, about 2 minutes total. Carefully, pour into baking dish and smooth top with a spatula. Let sit at room temperature, do not refrigerate.
• To make marshmallow: In a stand mixer, whisk gelatin with 1/3 cup water and let sit. In a small saucepan, combine sugar with corn syrup and 1/4 cup of water and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Cook over moderate heat, without stirring, until sugar syrup registers between 240° and 250°on a candy thermometer, about 6 minutes.
• Carefully drizzle hot syrup down the side of the stand mixer bowl, while beating at medium-low speed.
• Add in vanilla and a large pinch of salt. Beat at high speed until thick and glossy, about 4 minutes.
• To assemble: Quickly scrape marshmallow mixture on top of the caramel and smooth with a spatula. Let sit at room temperature, at least 1 hour.
• Using parchment overhang, lift caramel and marshmallow out of the pan and cut into squares.
• Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a fork, dip each candy square into the melted chocolate, then set on the prepared baking sheet.
• Place in refrigerator until set, about 15 minutes and serve immediately.

Source: https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a19880648/caramellows-recipe/

Notes

Caramellows are a layered candy made by combining a soft caramel base with a fluffy marshmallow topping, all finished with a chocolate coating. Melted store-bought caramels are spread into a lined pan, then topped with a homemade marshmallow mixture made from gelatin, sugar, corn syrup, vanilla, and salt. Once set, the slab is cut into squares and dipped in melted chocolate to create a neat, finished candy.

The recipe works because each layer sets at room temperature before moving on to the next step. Letting the caramel sit without refrigeration keeps it pliable, while the marshmallow firms up enough to slice cleanly after resting. Beating the marshmallow mixture until thick and glossy ensures a light texture that contrasts with the dense caramel. The final chocolate coating adds structure and makes the candies easier to handle.

This recipe is well suited for make-ahead treats since the candies hold their shape once set. They store best in the refrigerator and can be served chilled or slightly tempered at room temperature. Keeping the layers simple makes the process manageable, and the same method works even if the chocolate coating is swapped for a similar melted chocolate option.