Caramel Nougat Candy
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 Community48 ServingsPrep: 45 min. + chilling
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.
Nutrition 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.