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HOMEMADE BIG HUNK CANDY BARS



Homemade Big Hunk Candy Bars image

These soft and chewy Big Hunks are better than the store bought and so easy to make!

Provided by Six Sisters Stuff

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 7

16 ounces peanuts (I used lightly salted)
3 (7 ounce) jars Kraft Marshmallow Creme
2 1/4 cups light corn syrup
2 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
6 Tablespoons butter (slightly melted)
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Grease a large cookie sheet with butter or shortening. Then spread the peanuts all over the greased cookie sheet.
  • In a large mixing bowl put the marshmallow creme, and then set aside.
  • In a large saucepan combine the corn syrup and sugar over medium high heat and stir constantly using a wooden spoon until it comes to a boil. Clip the candy thermometer on the side of the pan and heat it to 290 degrees F (soft crack stage). Do Not Stir During The Time It Reaches 290 degrees! (Trust me on this - do not stir while it's reaching the 290 degrees)
  • Then remove from heat and let stand for 2 minutes (do not stir during this time - let it set undisturbed).
  • Without scraping sides of the pan, pour into the marshmallow cream bowl and stir with a wooden spoon until smooth. Then add in the butter, vanilla, and salt and stir with wooden spoon until the butter is incorporated.
  • Pour into the prepared pan and spread evenly over the peanuts.
  • Let it set at room temperature until set, about 3 hours. You can put it in the fridge to set up faster. You can cut them up and wrap in waxed paper. After cutting them in squares we turned them upside down so you could see the side with the peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 7563 kcal, Fat 296 g, SaturatedFat 79 g, Cholesterol 183 mg, Sodium 3562 mg, Carbohydrate 1226 g, Sugar 1124 g, Protein 112 mg

CHUNKY CHUNKS FOR MY HUNK



CHUNKY CHUNKS FOR MY HUNK image

I got the original version of this recipe from a copy cat cookbook, I did add a bit of Vanilla Bean paste & both Golden & regular raisins to mine, & I doubled the recipe so I would get 24 pieces instead of 12. I also added a few grains of Kosher Salt to the tops of each one to bring out the chocolate flavor & an M & M Valentine Candy on top for Valentines Day. The recipe is easy & simple & only takes a few minutes to make. I was very pleased with the outcome of the recipe, & my husband really enjoyed my homemade version of the CHUNKY CANDY BARS. I used ice cube trays for the molds.

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan @cookinginillinois

Categories     Candies

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup(s) dark raisins
1/2 cup(s) golden raisins
1 cup(s) dry roasted salted peanuts, or nuts of your choice coarsely chopped
4 - squares of chocolate almond bark
2 cup(s) semisweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla bean paste or extract

Steps:

  • Spray candy molds or ice cube trays lightly with non stick cooking spray. Wipe away any excess with paper towel. Set aside till needed. You can also use a flat pan instead of a mold if desired. Then cut into squares before candy hardens completely.
  • These are most of the main ingredients used to make the candy.
  • Add the chocolate almond bark and semisweet chocolate chip pieces to a large microwaveable bowl, and microwave until melted and can be mixed together. DO NOT OVER HEAT OR CANDY MAY SEIZE UP(THAT IS BURN, & IT WILL BE NO GOOD THEN)
  • I did 2 minutes first then stirred to blend and then did an additional minute, until chocolate was completely melted. Stir until mixture is smooth. Chop peanuts roughly and combine with both golden & dark raisins, stir together till blended.
  • Add the raisins and chopped nuts to the melted chocolate, & vanilla Bean paste or extract. then stir to blend.
  • Divide the chocolate mixture evenly among the 24 molds using a medium size spoon. If desired sprinkle a few granules of kosher or sea salt over the top of candy while still wet. This enhances the flavor of the chocolate. Then top with a M & M candy if desired.
  • Cover with saran wrap and refrigerate until candy hardens at least and hour or more. Remove from fridge, and invert tray upside down and release each candy bar, and place on serving tray.
  • When you cut into the candy it is filled with lots of peanuts and both golden and dark raisins.

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