PEANUT CARAMEL DELIGHTS

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This recipe came from my grandmother. I love it because it is unique and friends enjoy receiving it as Christmas gifts.-Kathy Albright, Reading, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 2-3/4 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 package (14 ounces) caramels
2 tablespoons water
1 cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts
3 cups milk chocolate chips

Steps:

Line an 8-in. square dish with foil; grease foil with 1 teaspoon butter and set aside., In a large bowl, combine the corn syrup, peanut butter, vanilla, salt and remaining butter. Beat on high speed for 1 minute. Gradually add confectioner's sugar and mix well. Press into prepared pan., In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt caramels with water; stir until smooth. Stir in peanuts. Pour over corn syrup mixture. Refrigerate for 1-1/2 hours or until firm., Using foil, lift candy out of pan. Invert onto a cutting board; cut into 1-in. pieces. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Dip candy in chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 37mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.