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Caramel Nut Candy

By: Adaline Crabtree  
"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."

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Prep Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 24 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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 cup flaked coconut

Directions

  1. Place caramels, butter and cream in a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Microwave, uncovered, on medium for 2 minutes; stir. Microwave 1-3 minutes more, stirring every minute, until smooth. Stir in sugar until smooth. Add peanuts. Gently fold in marshmallows.
  2. 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.

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 700-watt microwave.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2007 by Shawna 
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