Caramel Nougat Candy Recipe

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With crunchy peanuts, gooey caramel and fluffy marshmallow creme, these sweet sensations taste just like one of my favorite candy bars. I usually make several batches of candy at a time to include on my Christmas dessert tray or to give as gifts.—Maddymoo, Taste of Home Online Community

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Caramel Nougat Candy Recipe

Prep: 45 min. + chilling

Yield: 48 Servings

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Ingredients

8 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup marshmallow creme
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 package (14 ounces) caramels
1 tablespoon water
1-1/2 cups chopped salted peanuts

Directions

In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate; stir until smooth. Stir in marshmallow creme and peanut butter. Let stand 5 minutes or until cool enough to handle. Roll into 3/4-in. balls.
In another microwave-safe bowl, melt caramels with water; stir until smooth. Dip balls in caramel; allow excess to drip off. Roll in peanuts and place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Chill until firm. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Yield: 4 dozen.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutritional Facts 1 each equals 105 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 57 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Caramel Nougat Candy in Country Woman Christmas Annual 2010, p71