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Desserts » Candy » Five Minute Caramel Bugles

Five Minute Caramel Bugles

Created by Amy Engberson 31 Comments

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 Five Minute Caramel Bugles are basically better than anything Bugles! They are sweet, salty, chocolaty, crunchy, and extremely addicting. They are almost dangerous because they are so quick and easy to make! Perfect for snacking, tailgating, gift giving, or hoarding for yourself!

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Five Minute Caramel Bugles

I’m so excited to share this recipe with you today! When I’m traveling long distances by myself I always bring lots of munchies along for the ride. I’m not traditionally a snack person but long solo drives are so boring that I need something to keep myself entertained. I always grab something sweet and salty.  Then I try and convince myself to eat just one piece at a time. And I try to convince myself to stop eating before I polish off the whole bag. Those are both good ideas that never happen!

I’ve always had a soft spot in my heart for Caramel Bugles. I decided to try making my own and adding a little something extra to them. These thing are not only over the top but you can make them in about five minutes! Let’s just say  my Five Minute Caramel Bugles and I are ready for another solo trip!

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Five Minute Caramel Bugle Instructions

Melt butter, sugar, and corn syrup in the microwave.

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Give it a stir. It will be smooth and creamy like this. Add baking soda. Stir to completely incorporate.

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Add Bugles. Gently toss to coat all the bugles in caramel.

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Microwave again in one minute increments, stirring after each one. Microwave for a total of three minutes.  Caramel will coat the Bugles a little better and it will bet a little darker after each minute.

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Pour Bugles on wax paper lined baking sheet.

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Drizzle with melted semi-sweet chocolate and white chocolate. That whole process took me about five minutes to do! So darn easy!

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Let it sit to cool.

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Five Minute Caramel Bugles

Now try and resist eating the whole batch before you get them in a bag or serving bowl. I dare you!

Caramel Bugles are quick, easy, and awesome for movie night, tailgating, road tripping, dessert, school lunches, or pretty much anytime you need a little snack! If you are kind enough to share they would also make great neighborhood gifts at Christmas time!

Five Minute Caramel Bugles

Five Minute Caramel Bugles are basically better than anything Bugles! They are sweet, salty, and extremely addicting. It's almost dangerous that they are so quick and easy to make!
3.71 from 68 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: caramel bugles, caramel snack mix
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 16 Servings
Calories: 347kcal
Author: Amy

Ingredients

  • 8 cups Bugles
  • 3/4 cups brown sugar
  • 6 Tablespoon butter
  • 3 Tablespoon light corn syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate

Instructions

  • Measure Bugles. Set aside.
  • Line baking sheet with wax paper.
  • Add butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup to a large microwavable bowl. Microwave one minute. Stir. Continue to microwave in 30 second intervals until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add baking soda and stir until combined.
  • Add Bugles to butter mixture. Microwave in one minute increments, stirring after each minute. Microwave for a total of three minutes.
  • Pour Bugle mixture onto wax paper.
  • Put semisweet chocolate chips in a snack size seal-able bag. Leave the bag unsealed and microwave for two minutes, at half power. Seal bag and kneed until chocolate chips are completely melted. Snip a small triangle off the corner or the bag and drizzle over Caramel Bugles.
  • Repeat with white chocolate chips.
  • Cool completely.

Notes

Microwaves cook so differently. Watch the mixture carefully making sure it doesn’t burn. You may need to reduce cooking time. 

Nutrition

Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 303mg | Potassium: 98mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 133IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 1mg
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About Amy Engberson

I live on a dairy with my husband and three boys. Although we are in the business of raising cattle, we really are in the business of raising boys. I am passionate about catching up with each other at meal times. My love language is food. And I hope that my men feel the love in every bite. Read more...

Filed Under: Appetizers and Snacks, Candy, Desserts Tagged With: Bugles, Candy, Caramel, Easy, Quick

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  1. Julie Evink says

    November 7, 2016 at 9:18 am

    How have I never thought of this combo?! I love the sweet and salty mixture and Bugles are my everything!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      November 7, 2016 at 11:19 pm

      You’ll have to give them a try! I can’t walk away from salty sweet either!

      Reply
  2. Stephanie says

    November 7, 2016 at 9:49 am

    Oh goodness. I need these in my life!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      November 7, 2016 at 11:19 pm

      They are dangerous, but necessary!

      Reply
  3. Erin @ The Speckled Palate says

    November 7, 2016 at 12:16 pm

    I love how you’ve transformed these Bugles into a delightful salty-sweet treat! Like you, I always want some munchies for the road, and these would make a great one to bring along for our next road trip. Well done!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      November 7, 2016 at 11:18 pm

      You just gotta have a little something to break up the long hours of sitting in the car! These hit the spot every time!

      Reply
  4. Des @ Life's Ambrosia says

    November 7, 2016 at 12:44 pm

    These would make a wonderful game day snack!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      November 7, 2016 at 11:17 pm

      I ate the entire bag during the last half of the football game I watched on Saturday!

      Reply
  5. Jessica | The Novice Chef says

    November 7, 2016 at 5:41 pm

    WHAT THE WHAT?! How have I never thought of this before! Genius!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      November 7, 2016 at 11:16 pm

      These are so easy to make…I’m pretty sure I’m in trouble!

      Reply
  6. Sabrina says

    November 7, 2016 at 11:43 pm

    What a fun, easy way to kick Bugles up a notch! These look delicious!

    Reply
  7. Cookin Canuck says

    November 11, 2016 at 9:10 am

    What a fun idea! I used to snack on bugles as a kid, but haven’t had them for a long time. This recipe is an excuse to buy some!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      November 11, 2016 at 10:58 am

      Any excuse is a good excuse for snacking on Bugles, especially if they are covered in caramel!

      Reply
  8. Kristie says

    November 13, 2016 at 5:01 pm

    What do you do with the baking soda?

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      November 18, 2016 at 7:31 pm

      Oops. Just went back and added it to the instructions! Add it to the caramel mixture right before adding Bugles. Hopefully it makes sense now!

      Reply
  9. Maria A Pavia says

    January 30, 2018 at 8:22 am

    Thank you ! I will try this receipe out myself ! I love caramel buggles !!!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      January 31, 2018 at 4:06 pm

      Oh my goodness! Me too! They are so addicting!

      Reply
  10. D says

    March 22, 2018 at 8:45 am

    Does it matter if you use dark brown sugar or light brown sugar?

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      March 24, 2018 at 5:24 pm

      I used light brown sugar! I’m sure you can successfully substituter dark brown sugar although they will be darker in color and probably have a stronger caramel flavor!

      Reply
  11. Chris says

    August 21, 2018 at 8:21 am

    Any thoughts on how this recipe can be recreated using an oven instead of a microwave? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      August 22, 2018 at 10:14 am

      Hi Chris! I’ve never tried making this recipe any other way besides using the microwave. If I was going to experiment with it I would try making cooking the sauce on the stovetop, then tossing the dry ingredients with it. Then I would spread the mixture on a cookie sheet and bake it at 250 degrees for an hour, stirring after 15 minutes. Remember, I haven’t tried this method and can’t gaurantee results. This is how I would experiment with it! Good luck! Let me know how it goes!

      Reply
  12. Kimbal says

    November 12, 2018 at 2:23 pm

    How do you stir without breaking the bugles

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      November 13, 2018 at 2:24 pm

      It’s a little tricky! It’s more like tossing them very gently so they don’t break into a million crumbs. They should be pretty loose, and not too hard to stir until after they’ve finished the cooking process and are cooled. At that point they will be hard and stuck together if they were close to each other while cooling. Sometimes I leave the stuck together ones in a little clump! Hope that helps!

      Reply
  13. Lisa says

    November 26, 2018 at 12:09 pm

    How many bags of bugles do you need to get the 8 cups

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      November 26, 2018 at 5:07 pm

      Oh my goodness! It’s been awhile since I’ve made these (I’m not sure why) and I don’t have a bag of Bugles in my house to look at the size. I think I usually buy the 14.5 oz bag of Bugles. Hopfully that helps! Enjoy!

      Reply
  14. Renee says

    December 4, 2018 at 7:15 am

    Hello Amy, This sounds like the perfect salty/sweet snack for my annual Christmas “extravaganza” party. The trick to a great party is planning ahead so I am wondering how many days ahead of time do think this snack can be made without it getting stale or soggy?

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      December 6, 2018 at 3:14 pm

      Hi Renee! We could be soul sisters! Anything makeahead is a win in my book! I’ve never had these bugles get soggy or stale. I’m guessing you could make them up to a week in advance. The chocolate drizzle might get a little dull looking as they sit. So maybe save that part for a few days before the party. Good luck with your extravaganza! Sounds so fun!

      Reply
  15. Pat says

    December 24, 2018 at 2:23 pm

    So super easy and tastes just like the caramel bugles you can buy already prepared if you leave off the drizzles. I could eat the whole batch

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      January 4, 2019 at 8:10 pm

      Unfortunately, I usually end up eating the entire batch myself! I can’t be left alone with these! Gald you enjoyed them!

      Reply
  16. Johanne says

    August 20, 2019 at 12:38 pm

    Hello Amy .

    I just need to know one thing about your caramel bugles ?

    I can see some other pictures in that same page BUT with chocolate ?

    Can you just repeat to me (only to be sure ) the only things that goes in
    the only caramel bugles ?

    I thank you very much in advance and have a nice end of day dear .

    Cheers. Johanne .

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      August 23, 2019 at 4:01 pm

      Hi Johanne! You could make these caramel bugles without chocolate if you’d like. Follow the instructions through step five, then omit the remaining steps. However, if you’d like to drizzle them with chocoalte continue on with the instructions and complete steps six and seven! Either way they will be divine! Enjoy!

      Reply
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