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Peanut Candy Logs
For a great holiday candy, try these delicious treats. They are so easy to make and the caramel and peanuts tastes wonderful together.—Marilee Braesch, Omaha, Nebraska
18 Servings
Prep: 50 min. + freezing
Ingredients
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
2 tablespoons milk,
divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 pound caramels (about 75)
2 cups salted dry roasted peanuts, finely chopped
Directions
In a large bowl, combine the marshmallow creme, 1 tablespoon milk and
vanilla. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until combined. With
lightly greased hands, shape the mixture into 1-1/2-in. x 3/4-in.
logs. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Freeze for 3-4
hours or until firm.
Place the caramels and remaining milk in a microwave-safe bowl.
Microwave, uncovered, at 70% power for 1 minute. Stir; heat 1 to
1-1/2 minutes longer or until mixture is melted and blended.
Remove four logs from the freezer at a time. Pierce with a meat fork
and spoon caramel over all sides. Shake or scrape off excess
caramel. Immediately roll in peanuts. Place on waxed paper. Repeat
with remaining logs. Reheat caramel in the microwave for 15 seconds
as needed. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Yield: 3 dozen.
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving (2 each) equals 332 calories,
© Taste of Home 2013
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Nutrition Facts:
10 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 202 mg sodium, 59 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2013