Best Just Like Pearsons Salted Nut Rolls Copycat Recipes

SALTED NUT ROLL

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One of the yummiest candy recipes from my mom's collection. I like it with pecans, but it was meant for cashews or peanuts. I'm guessing any salted nut would be fabulous!

Provided by startnover

Categories Candy

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 cups powdered sugar
1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
14 ounces caramels
3 tablespoons water
2 cups chopped salted nuts

Steps:

Mix center well kneading till smooth, it will seem very dry.
Shape into 8 rolls, roll them in wax paper.
Freeze for 2 hours.
Melt caramels with water and beat well.
Roll logs in caramel and then into chopped nuts.
Keep in an airtight plastic container lined with wax paper and keep refrigerated.
Keeps 2-4 weeks.
Prep time is to make them only -- not freezer time.

SALTED NUT SQUARES

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A favorite of young and old, this recipe came from my sister-in-law. It's simple to prepare and delicious. There's no need to keep it warm or cold, so it's perfect for the potluck that has you traveling longer distances. -Kathy Tremel, Earling, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 54 pieces.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

3 cups salted peanuts without skins, divided
2-1/2 tablespoons butter
2 cups peanut butter chips
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2 cups miniature marshmallows

Steps:

Place half of the peanuts in an ungreased 11x7-in. dish; set aside. In a large saucepan, melt butter and peanut butter chips over low heat. Add milk and marshmallows; cook and stir until melted. , Pour over peanuts. Sprinkle with remaining peanuts. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Cut into 54 pieces (about 1-in. square).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.