CARAMEL NUT CANDY

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You can stir up a batch of these coconut-coated peanut caramel logs in no time, since they're made in the microwave! Both of my sons-in-law rate these as their favorite homemade candies.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

28 caramels
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons half-and-half cream
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup salted peanuts
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 to 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Place caramels, butter and cream in a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Microwave, uncovered, on medium for 1 minute; stir. Microwave 1-2 minutes more, stirring every minute, until smooth. Stir in sugar until smooth. Add peanuts. Gently fold in marshmallows. , Sprinkle coconut in a 10-in. x 5-in. strip onto two sheets of waxed paper; spoon caramel mixture down the center of coconut. Using the waxed paper, coat caramel with coconut and roll into two 10-in. logs. Discard waxed paper. Wrap logs in plastic wrap and chill for 4 hours. Remove plastic wrap. Cut logs into 1/2-in. slices. Store in airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 87mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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