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Chocolate Caramel Candy

SUBMITTED BY: Stephanie Phillips PHOTO BY: ChickadeeD

"A wonderful Thanksgiving or Christmas treat! Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 19 stars. This recipe average a 5 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 8 dozen 1 inch squares

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 1/2 cups marshmallow creme
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped salted peanuts
  • 1 (14 ounce) package caramels
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

DIRECTIONS

  1. Lightly grease one 13 x 9 inch pan.
  2. To Make Base: Combine 1 cup milk chocolate chips, 1/4 cup butterscotch chips and 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter in a small saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, over low heat until melted and smooth. Spread into the bottom of the prepared pan. Refrigerate until set.
  3. To Make Filling: In a heavy saucepan melt the butter over medium-high heat. Stir in sugar and evaporated milk. Bring mixture to a boil and stir for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the marshmallow cream, 1/4 cup of the peanut butter, and the vanilla. Add the peanuts, and spread over the base layer. Refrigerate until set.
  4. To Make Caramel Layer: Combine the caramels and cream in a saucepan, stir over low heat until melted and smooth. Spread over the top of the filling and refrigerate until smooth.
  5. To Make Frosting Layer: In another saucepan combine 1 cup milk chocolate chips, 1/4 butterscotch chips and 1/4 cup peanut butter, and stir over low heat until melted and smooth. Pour over the caramel layer. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Cut into 1 inch squares. Store in the refrigerator.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2007 by Christa Kay
This is everyone's favorite! I have been asked for this recipe many, many times. Everytime the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2003 by JULIE PE
I made this as part of my Christmas baking, and it was a huge hit! Kind of like a Snickers... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2008 by kmarie0218
These are very yummy!!! Suggestion - let them warm up a little before you cut them because... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2007 by BC
This was my first attempt at preparing any sort of a candy. It was a very easy recipe, a lot... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2008 by TraciG
I made these for Christmas, and they were a BIG hit!! Everyone loved them! My husband... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2007 by ChickadeeD
This is so yummy, a little time consuming but worth the effort. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2006 by Sandi Hoopes
This is wonderful! I make a lot of Christmas candy and wanted to try something new. This... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2007 by goodies
Awesome!! After reading the other reviews, I used a smaller pan, it was an odd sized foil pan,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2007 by reviewer1
These were very good, although very sweet. They are best cut in small pieces. The only thing... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2004 by KATHIMAC
I have made this candy for the last six years for my co-workers. It doesn't last long.I... MORE