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Starbucks Caramel Sauce Recipe

This easy Starbucks Caramel Sauce Recipe is made in the microwave with just 4 simple ingredients. It's rich, buttery, and perfect for stirring into hot or iced coffee, drizzling over ice cream, or topping your favorite desserts.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Total Time7 minutes
Course: condiment, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy homemade caramel sauce, microwave caramel sauce recipe, starbucks caramel sauce
Servings: 20 tablespoons
Calories: 82kcal
Author: Mindy Boyd

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter ½ stick
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • Place cream, brown sugar, butter and salt in a medium microwave safe bowl.
  • Microwave 1 minute, carefully take out and stir with a whisk until the butter is melted. Return to the microwave for 30 seconds, take out and whisk again, cook for an additional 30 seconds, until it is hot, thick, well combined and becomes a golden brown color. Total cook time should be between 1 ½ - 2 ½ minutes.
  • Stir and serve.

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Notes

Since microwaves cook differently, heat the caramel sauce until all the sugar has dissolved to ensure it isn 't gritty.
Makes a total of approximately 1 ¼ cups of caramel sauce. 
 
Nutritional information is approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 63mg | Potassium: 21mg | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 158IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.1mg