6 minut microwave carmels

I don't like going to holiday gatherings or parties empty handed.  If I am ahead of the game I typically have some Ginger Cookies that I can pull out of the freezer and they taste like I just baked them.... you can even put them in the microwave for 30 seconds and nobody is the wiser.  However, my freezer was not properly stocked and I was left for a quick fix.   I made a quick batch of microwave fudge and these bad boys. 

I loved that I didn't have to make a giant mess or mess up a bunch of dishes or soften butter.  Quick and dirty baking.

I will say that although these caramels are sweet and delicious they don't hold their shape well at room temperature after cutting them so I will recommend that these be stored in the fridge and pulled out before guests come over or before you bring them to somebody.  Regardless of the shape they are taste little bites.

Ingredients

Adapted from Spend with Pennies

1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk

Butter a 9x9 baking dish. Mix all ingredients in a large microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 6 minutes making sure to stir every 90 seconds. Pour into the dish and allow to cool completely.  Cut into small squares and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Allow it to come to room temperature for approximately15 minutes.