Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 can (400 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons honey or corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- pinch salt
- 2 cups mixed nuts (almonds, peanuts, pecans, cashews)
Why This Recipe Is SO Good
This works perfectly because:
✔ butter = rich caramel flavor
✔ condensed milk = creamy texture
✔ sugar = chewy candy
✔ nuts = crunch
✔ fridge sets fast
You get soft chewy caramel, not hard brittle.
Perfect bite texture.
Step 1 – Toast the Nuts (optional but amazing)
Lightly toast nuts in pan 3–4 minutes.
Makes flavor deeper and nuttier.
Totally worth it.
Let cool.
Step 2 – Make the Caramel
In saucepan add:
- butter
- brown sugar
- condensed milk
- honey
- salt
Cook on medium heat.
Stir constantly.
After 6–8 minutes it thickens and turns golden brown.
Texture becomes:
👉 thick
👉 glossy
👉 smooth
Smells INSANE 😍
Step 3 – Add Vanilla & Nuts
Turn off heat.
Add:
- vanilla
- toasted nuts
Mix quickly.
Everything gets coated in caramel.
Step 4 – Pour & Set
Line pan with parchment.
Pour mixture.
Spread evenly.
Press flat with spoon.
Let cool 10 minutes.
Then fridge 1–2 hours.
It firms perfectly.
Step 5 – Cut
Remove from pan.
Cut into small squares.
Try not to eat half while cutting 😂
Texture & Taste
You get:
- soft chewy caramel
- buttery sweetness
- crunchy nuts
- fudge-like bite
Not sticky hard.
Soft and melt-in-mouth.
Like luxury candy.
Pro Tips
Stir constantly
Prevents burning
Medium heat only
Too high = grainy caramel
Line pan well
Easy removal
Chill fully before cutting
Clean squares
Flavor Variations
Chocolate caramel
Drizzle melted chocolate
Peanut butter
Add 2 tbsp peanut butter
Coconut
Add shredded coconut
Sea salt
Sprinkle flaky salt on top
Dates
Add chopped dates
Storage
Room temp: 3 days
Fridge: 2 weeks
Freezer: 3 months
Keeps very well.
Great make-ahead sweet.
When To Make This
Perfect for:
- Eid sweets
- Ramadan desserts
- party trays
- homemade gifts
- candy cravings
Looks fancy. Super easy.
Everyone asks for recipe 😄
Final Thoughts
These caramel nut fudge squares are rich, chewy, buttery, and ridiculously addictive. Honestly tastes like something you buy from a candy shop.