Sticky, sweet, dark and irresistible -- those are just some words that can be used to describe caramel. Its rich flavor makes a great addition to so many desserts -- just think how great ice cream is with caramel sauce. But caramel can go way beyond a simple caramel sauce topping.

We've got some amazing recipes from around the web for caramel candies, caramel cake, creme caramel, cookies, sticky buns and more. See all the ways caramel makes it into desserts in the slideshow below.

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  • Caramel Brioche Sticky Buns

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://noshings.blogspot.com/2011/02/carmel-brioche-sticky-buns.html">Caramel Brioche Sticky Buns recipe from Noshings</a></strong>

  • Caramel Sauce

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://everything-is-poetry.blogspot.com/2012/09/caramel-sauce.html">Caramel Sauce recipe from Everything is Poetry</a></strong>

  • Coffee Cream Caramel

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.munatycooking.com/2012/08/coffee-cream-caramel-experience-2.html">Coffee Cream Caramel recipe from Munaty Cooking</a></strong>

  • Caramel Apples

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.foodess.com/2011/10/caramel-apples/">Caramel Apples recipe from Foodess</a></strong>

  • Caramel Ice Cream With Caramel Swirl

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.serenabakessimplyfromscratch.com/2012/06/caramel-ice-cream-with-caramel-swirl.html">Caramel Ice Cream with Caramel Swirl recipe from Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch</a></strong>

  • Spiced Apple And Banana Bundt Cake With Vanilla Caramel Glaze

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.loveveggiesandyoga.com/2012/09/spiced-apple-and-banana-bundt-cake-with-vanilla-caramel-glaze.html">Spiced Apple and Banana Bundt Cake with Vanilla Caramel Glaze recipe from Averie Cooks</a></strong>

  • Hazelnut Caramel Tartlets

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://inspiringtheeveryday.com/2011/10/31/hazelnut-caramel-tartlets/">Hazelnut Caramel Tartlets recipe from Inspiring the Everyday</a></strong>

  • Caramel Shortbread

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.two-tarts.com/2012/01/caramel-shortbread.html">Caramel Shortbread recipe from Two Tarts</a></strong>

  • Pecan Caramel Cookies

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.mandymortimer.com/pecan-caramel-cookies/">Pecan Caramel Cookies recipe from What the Fruitcake?!</a></strong>

  • Caramel-Wrapped Marshmallows

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://notsohumblepie.blogspot.com/2010/12/caramel-wrapped-marshmallows.html">Caramel-Wrapped Marshmallows recipe from Not So Humble Pie</a></strong>

  • Caramel Apple Cupcakes

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://cravingchronicles.com/2011/09/22/caramel-apple-pie-cupcakes/">Caramel Apple Pie Cupcakes recipe from The Craving Chronicles</a></strong>

  • Caramel Brownies With Salty Sweet Pecans

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://www.melissahartfiel.com/2011/11/22/caramel-brownies-with-salty-sweet-pecans/">Caramel Brownies with Salty Sweet Pecans recipe from Eyes Bigger Than My Stomach</a></strong>

  • Vanilla Caramels

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://fleurdupoirier.blogspot.com/2011/11/two-vanilla-caramels-zweierlei-vanille.html">Vanilla Caramels recipe from Fleur du Poirier</a></strong>

  • Caramel Crumb Bars

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://traceysculinaryadventures.blogspot.com/2011/02/caramel-crumb-bars.html">Caramel Crumb Bars recipe from Tracey's Culinary Adventures</a></strong>

  • Caramel Apple Cake

    <strong>Get the <a href="http://passthesushi.com/caramel-apple-cake-2/">Caramel Apple Cake recipe from Pass the Sushi</a></strong>


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