-This 2-Ingredient Soft Dulce de Leche Candy is a delicious and easy treat that everyone will love. With just powdered milk and canned caramel, you can create a sweet and creamy candy in no time.
The recipe is quick, simple, and doesn't require any special skills or tools. It's also a fun activity to make with kids, letting them enjoy some hands-on time in the kitchen.
Need a larger batch? Simply double the ingredients!
How to Make Dulce de Leche Candy
Note: The full instructions are provided in the recipe card below.
- Combine dry milk and dulce de leche in a large mixing bowl.
- Knead the mixture into a smooth dough.
- Transfer to a lightly buttered surface.
- Press dough into an 8x6-inch rectangle, ½ inch thick.
- Cut into squares.
- Place on a parchment-lined tray and let sit for 30 minutes.
- Enjoy and store leftovers in an airtight container.
Camila's Tips and Variations
- If the dough becomes too soft, add more milk powder. If it becomes too stiff, add more dulce de leche. Be careful not to overdo the milk powder (NIDO), as it can make the candy tough.
- Mix in ½ cup chopped nuts or dried fruit for extra texture and taste.
- Roll the finished squares in shredded coconut for a tropical twist.
- Add a few drops of vanilla or almond extract to the mixture for additional flavor.
- Mix in cinnamon or cocoa powder into the dough for a different flavor.
- For easier cutting, use a plastic knife or plastic bench scraper to cut the candy.
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📖 Recipe
2-Ingredient Soft Dulce de Leche Candy
Tools
- Plastic knife
Ingredients
- 200 g Nido dry whole milk
- 200 g La Lechera canned dulce de leche
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry milk and dulce de leche. Stir with a spoon until the mixture starts to come together.
- Using gloves, knead the mixture until it forms a soft, pliable, and smooth dough.
- Transfer the dough to a clean, lightly buttered working surface.
- With lightly buttered gloves or hands, press the dough into a rectangle approximately 8x6 inches and an even ½- inch thickness. Cut the dough into small squares.
- Place the shaped candy onto a parchment-lined tray and let it sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Once the candy has set, enjoy.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to two weeks.
Notes
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods, and portion sizes per household.