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Planet Mars Almond Bars

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"Homemade caramel, almond, nougat bars that melt in your mouth!" — SAUNDRA

Directions

In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil and add salt. Heat to 270 to 290 degrees F (132 to 143 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms hard but pliable threads.
While the syrup is cooking, beat the egg whites in the metal bowl of an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. When the syrup is ready, set the mixer to low speed, remove the syrup from the heat, and pour it into the egg whites in a thin stream, blending continuously. Continue to mix until the nougat begins to thicken to the consistency of a soft dough, about 20 minutes. Lightly grease a 9x9 inch baking dish. Mix in almonds and press nougat into prepared dish and chill in refrigerator until firm, about 30 minutes.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the caramels with 2 tablespoons water. Pour melted caramel over nougat. Chill in refrigerator 30 minutes.
Cut the chilled candy into 14 oblong bars with a sharp knife. In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate until melted. Stir occasionally until chocolate is smooth. Dip bars into melted chocolate, let cool 2 hours on wire rack or waxed paper.

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PREP 25 mins
COOK 15 mins
READY IN 3 hrs 10 mins

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Feb 05, 2004

Our second batch we substituted salted peanuts for the almonds and they were the hit of our family gathering. Thanks

—HCI2000

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Feb 05, 2004

Delicious! This is a 'must try' recipe for all of you who have a sweet tooth. I'd like to make a version with white chocolate and see if it tastes like a Zero candy bar (my favorite). Thankyou Saundra for the recipe!

—BAYOUSABINE

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5 Ratings

Feb 05, 2004

Candy is hard to make but worth it! Taste great!

—HEATHER MEDINE

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Nov 19, 2006

These were yummy. I think they would be a ton better with home made carmel. I wish the nouget was a little heavier but over all, they were yummy!

—whatarat

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Nutrition

Calories
521 kcal
26%

Carbohydrates
82.7 g
27%

Cholesterol
18 mg
6%

Fat
21.5 g
33%

Fiber
0.8 g
3%

Protein
6.3 g
13%

Sodium
181 mg
7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Planet Mars Almond Bars

Serving Size: 1/14 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 14
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 521
** Calories from Fat: 193

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 21.5g 33 %
** Saturated Fat 10.5g 52 %
** Cholesterol 18mg 6 %
** Sodium 181mg 7 %
** Potassium 112mg 3 %
** Total Carbohydrates 82.7g 27 %
** Dietary Fiber 0.8g 3 %
** Protein 6.3g 13 %
** Sugars 72.6g
** Vitamin A < 1 %
** Vitamin C < 1 %
** Calcium 15 %
** Iron 3 %
** Thiamin 2 %
** Niacin 7 %
** Vitamin B6 1 %
** Magnesium 8 %
** Folate 2 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.