{"id":137568,"date":"2024-12-10T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-10T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/10\/chocolate-tahini-caramels-no-candy-thermometer\/"},"modified":"2024-12-10T09:00:00","modified_gmt":"2024-12-10T09:00:00","slug":"chocolate-tahini-caramels-no-candy-thermometer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/10\/chocolate-tahini-caramels-no-candy-thermometer\/","title":{"rendered":"Chocolate Tahini Caramels (No Candy Thermometer!)"},"content":{"rendered":"


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If you love chocolate covered caramels, but not the complicated methods usually required to make them, then this recipe is for you! These EASY vegan sea salt caramels come together with just 6 ingredients<\/strong> and there\u2019s NO candy thermometer<\/strong> in sight.<\/p>\n

The secret? Tahini! It adds a decadent flavor to these bite-sized delights for the ultimate salty-sweet treat. Perfect for keeping in the freezer or gifting over the holidays\u2026though we\u2019re not sure how many of these tasty treats will make it to the gift box \ud83d\ude09. Let\u2019s make caramels!<\/p>\n

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How to Make Vegan Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels<\/h2>\n

These vegan caramels begin somewhat like a classic caramel \u2014 with a butter-sugar mixture \u2014 but this version is made with just a touch<\/em> of vegan butter<\/strong> and is naturally sweetened<\/strong> thanks to maple syrup. It\u2019s subtly flavored with vanilla extract and has salt because sea salt + caramel = LOVE!<\/p>\n

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The mixture is heated to a boil and cooks for a couple minutes to create a rich and caramelized<\/strong> result. Then we add tahini<\/a><\/strong>, which not only gives these caramels a unique and decadent flavor but packs in some mineral-rich goodness, too!<\/p>\n

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PSA: If tahini in sweets sounds odd, then you haven\u2019t tried these magical<\/em><\/strong> tahini blondies<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Next, we pour the mixture into a parchment-lined pan and set in the freezer<\/strong> to chill.<\/p>\n

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Once in the freezer, the mixture will begin to harden. You\u2019ll know you\u2019ve reached caramel territory when it\u2019s holding its structure and is sliceable. The texture of these caramels is not<\/em> a hard candy but instead is soft and tender<\/strong>. It\u2019s a bit like fudge, but even more buttery and decadent<\/strong>!<\/p>\n

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The final step: chocolate! Though these caramels don\u2019t need it (they\u2019re incredible on their own), drizzling or dunking in chocolate<\/strong> takes them over the top. And a sprinkle of sea salt and sesame seeds? Highly recommend!<\/p>\n

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We can\u2019t wait for you to try these vegan caramels! They\u2019re:<\/p>\n

Salty-sweet
Decadent
Chocolate-coated
Easy to make
Perfect for sharing
& SO delicious!<\/p>\n

We love to make a batch and keep them in the freezer for on-demand snacking, but if you can manage to part with these babies, they also make an amazing holiday gift<\/a>! Just be sure to keep them in the refrigerator or freezer until it\u2019s time to enjoy, because they will melt at room temperature.<\/p>\n

More Bite-Sized Treats<\/h2>\n

If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don\u2019t forget to tag a photo\u00a0@minimalistbaker<\/a>\u00a0on Instagram. Cheers, friends!<\/p>\n

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Prep Time <\/span>1 hour<\/span><\/span> hour<\/span> 55 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Cook Time <\/span>5 minutes<\/span><\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Total Time <\/span>2 hours<\/span><\/span> hours<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Servings <\/span>28<\/span> (1-inch caramels)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Course <\/span>Dessert<\/span><\/p>\n

Cuisine <\/span>Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Nut-Free, Vegan<\/span><\/p>\n

Freezer Friendly <\/span>1 month<\/span><\/p>\n

Does it keep? <\/span>2 Weeks<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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