Name: Irresistible Homemade Caramel Bugles in Just 15 Minutes Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound Butter; 2 cups Sugar; 1/4 teaspoon Salt; 6 tablespoons Water; 2 bags (7.5 oz each) Bugles

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Introduction

These homemade caramel Bugles combine the perfect balance of sweet, buttery caramel with the crunchy, salty snack you love. Ready in just 15 minutes, this treat is ideal for parties, movie nights, or anytime you crave something irresistible.

A wooden bowl filled with many golden-yellow, crispy curly snacks covered lightly with white sugar crystals, the snacks have a rough and crunchy texture with some rolled like tubes and others folded irregularly, more snacks scattered around the bowl on a dark wooden surface with coarse white salt crystals nearby, the image focuses closely on the bowl and snacks with details of sugar and texture clearly seen, photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 pound butter (provides richness and a smooth base for caramel)
2 cups sugar (sweetness and structure for the caramel)
1/4 teaspoon salt (enhances flavor and balances sweetness)
6 tablespoons water (essential for achieving the desired caramel consistency)
2 bags (7.5 oz each) Bugles (the main snack element adding delightful crunch)

Instructions

Step 1: In a pot over medium heat, combine the butter, sugar, salt, and water. Stir until everything is blended beautifully, creating a rich base for the caramel.
Step 2: Allow the mixture to heat without stirring until it reaches 240°F on a candy thermometer. This is the soft ball stage, perfect for achieving that gooey caramel texture.
Step 3: While the caramel is cooking, butter a large mixing bowl and add the Bugles. This ensures that they will be nicely coated with that luscious caramel.
Step 4: Once your caramel is ready, pour it over the Bugles. Mix gently but thoroughly, ensuring each Bugle is covered in that glossy caramel goodness.
Step 5: Spread the coated Bugles out on wax paper. Let them cool completely, allowing the caramel to harden slightly and form that delightful crunch.

Tips & Variations

Use a candy thermometer for precise caramel to avoid burning or undercooking.
For an extra touch, sprinkle chopped nuts or sea salt over the caramel while it’s still warm.
Substitute Bugles with pretzels or corn chips for different texture and flavor.

Storage

Store caramel Bugles in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Avoid refrigeration as it can cause the caramel to become sticky. To refresh crunchiness, let them sit at room temperature before serving.

How to Serve

A clear white bowl filled with many small, golden-brown triangle-shaped snacks covered with sugar and cinnamon, showing a crunchy texture; the bowl sits on a white marbled surface with slightly blurred bright snack bags in the background, adding color contrast; the snacks are piled high, some pieces showing a slightly darker baked edge; the photo focuses up close on the bowl from a top angle, highlighting the sugar granules and crispy detail, photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use a different type of chip instead of Bugles?

Yes, pretzels or sturdy corn chips work well as alternatives, offering a similar crunch and allowing the caramel to coat evenly.

What should I do if my caramel doesn’t harden?

Make sure you cook the caramel to the soft ball stage (240°F). If it’s undercooked, the caramel may remain sticky. Reheat gently and continue cooking to reach the right temperature.