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Salted Chocolate Covered Caramels

Indulge in these irresistible salted chocolate covered caramels! Buttery homemade caramel coated in rich chocolate with a hint of sea salt.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 80 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Caramels:
  • 1 batch homemade soft caramels (about 80 bite-size caramels)
  • 6-7 ounces Hershey's chocolate bars (or other high-quality chocolate bar for melting)
  • Sea salt (for finishing touch)

Equipment

  • Double boiler
  • Silicone Spatula
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Chocolate dipping tool or fork

Method
 

Instructions:
  1. Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for the chocolate-covered caramels to cool and set.
  2. Using a double boiler, melt the chocolate over simmering water, stirring occasionally with a silicone spatula until fully melted and smooth.
  3. Dip a piece of homemade caramel into the chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated, and allow excess chocolate to drip off.
  4. Carefully place the chocolate-coated caramel onto the prepared baking sheet and repeat this process for all caramels.
  5. Before the chocolate sets, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of each caramel to enhance the flavor.
  6. Let the salted chocolate covered caramels sit at room temperature until the chocolate is completely set or refrigerate for faster setting.

Notes

  • Be patient when melting chocolate; low heat is key for a silky texture.
  • Homemade caramels can be made ahead of time and stored until ready to coat.
  • If chocolate thickens while dipping, gently reheat to restore smoothness.