Soft and Chewy Caramel Clusters

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I love caramel. In any form. And these caramel clusters from my childhood are delicious. Soft and chewy with a little crunch.

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And they are so easy to make. Only 4 ingredients! The hardest part is not eating the caramels as you unwrap them. I have never accomplished that, so I dare you to try.

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These babies are pretty popular in our family because we are pretty much all caramel lovers. They certainly don’t last long.

I hope you find them as irresistible as we do!

NOTE: This recipe has been updated so that the cookies are less sticky, as some have noted.

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Recipe

Soft and Chewy Caramel Clusters

  • Author: Lindsay
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 30-34 Clusters
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stove
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Soft and Chewy Caramel Clusters are a classic childhood drop candy shaped like a cookie. They’re made from cornflakes and premade caramel candy for a slightly crunchy texture and rich caramel flavor. They’re the perfect treat for caramel lovers!


Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup of butter
  • 14 oz bag Kraft caramels, wrappers removed (about 50 caramels)
  • 56 cups cornflakes

Instructions

  1. Put milk, butter and unwrapped caramels into a large pot on medium heat. (The pot needs to be big enough to accommodate the caramel mixture and up to 6 cups of cornflakes and be stirred easily.) Allow everything to melt, stirring often so that the mixture doesn’t boil.
  2. When the caramel is melted down and everything is well mixed, add the cornflakes. Mix well so that the flakes are all well coated.
  3. Scoop out 1-inch spoonfuls of coated cornflakes onto the prepared baking sheet. You should get about 30-35 clusters
  4. Allow to cool fully on the counter. As they cool, they will harden into a soft and chewy cluster.
  5. Store clusters in a parchment lined air-tight container. If the clusters need to be stacked, place an additional layer of parchment paper between them to prevent sticking. Best when eaten within 7 days.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cluster
  • Calories: 127
  • Sugar: 9.3 g
  • Sodium: 130.2 mg
  • Fat: 3.8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 22.1 g
  • Protein: 1.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 7.2 mg

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Wasn’t that easy! And soooo yummy!

 

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Lindsay
About Lindsay

I'm a wife and a mom to twin boys and a baby girl! And I've got a serious sweets addiction! Bring on the treats!

Scripture I’m Loving

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Matthew 11:28-29