Best Caramel Nougat Candy Recipes

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CARAMEL NOUGAT CANDY



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With crunchy peanuts, gooey caramel and fluffy marshmallow creme, these sweet sensations taste just like one of my favorite candy bars. I usually make several batches of candy at a time to include on my Christmas dessert tray or to give as gifts.-Maddymoo, Taste of Home Online Community

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup marshmallow creme
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 package (14 ounces) caramels
1 tablespoon water
1-1/2 cups chopped salted peanuts

Steps:

  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate; stir until smooth. Stir in marshmallow creme and peanut butter. Let stand 5 minutes or until cool enough to handle. Roll into 3/4-in. balls., In another microwave-safe bowl, melt caramels with water; stir until smooth. Dip balls in caramel; allow excess to drip off. Roll in peanuts and place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Chill until firm. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 57mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CRUNCHY PEANUT CARAMEL NOUGAT CANDY BAR



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Provided by Kelsey Nixon

Categories     dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 27 fun-size candy bars

Number Of Ingredients 13

Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
1/3 cup chunky peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
One 7.5-ounce jar marshmallow cream
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream or whole milk
1/2 stick unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 stick unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped roasted salted peanuts
2 pounds good-quality milk chocolate, coarsely chopped with a serrated knife

Steps:

  • Spray a 13-by-9-inch baking dish with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper, leaving 2 inches of overhang on each side.
  • For the nougat: Combine the peanut butter, vanilla and marshmallow cream in a large mixing bowl and reserve. Combine the sugar, cream and butter in a small heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir with a heatproof spatula until the sugar dissolves. Fit the saucepan with a candy thermometer and continue monitoring until the mixture starts to turn a light amber color and the temperature reaches 250 degrees F, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Once your nougat hits 250 degrees F, remove from the heat and add to the marshmallow mixture. Mix together to completely combine, but don't overwork. The mixture should be light and fluffy. Turn out the nougat into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a rubber spatula coated in nonstick spray. Place in the refrigerator to cool and get going on your next layer, the caramel.
  • For the caramel filling: Add the sugar, cream and corn syrup to a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Carefully stir to combine with a heatproof spatula until the sugar dissolves and bring the mixture to a boil. Stop stirring and boil until the mixture begins to turn an amber color and reaches 250 degrees F, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter, carefully, as it will foam up. (Adding the butter at the end will stop the cooking and keeps your caramel soft and chewy.) Keep stirring until it's all dissolved, and then stir in the peanuts. As tempting as it may be, never stick your finger in hot caramel to taste, sugar burns and hurts!
  • Pour the caramel over the nougat and spread evenly with the spatula. Place in the refrigerator until the caramel is completely cool, 15 minutes.
  • Transfer the candy to a cutting board. Cut lengthwise into thirds and then across in nine 1-inch rectangles, using a sharp knife that has been sprayed with nonstick spray. You can mark the caramel nougat with your knife as a guide before cutting out your bars.
  • For the chocolate: Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Stir occasionally until the chocolate has melted and is smooth, 8 to10 minutes. Dip each candy piece and completely cover with chocolate on all sides, using two forks, allowing the excess to drip off. Place on a wire cooling rack for the excess to drip off while you dip all of the bars. Once the bars are dipped, transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet and allow the chocolate to set in the fridge at least 20 minutes.

CRUNCHY PEANUT CARAMEL NOUGAT CANDY BAR



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Make and share this Crunchy Peanut Caramel Nougat Candy Bar recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Food.com

Categories     Candy

Time 1h25m

Yield 27 fun-size candy bars

Number Of Ingredients 13

nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
1/3 cup chunky peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (7 1/2 ounce) jar marshmallow cream
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream or 1/4 cup whole milk
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped dry roasted salted peanuts
2 lbs good-quality milk chocolate, coarsely chopped with a serrated knife

Steps:

  • Special equipment:.
  • Heatproof spatula, candy thermometer.
  • Spray a 13-by-9-inch baking dish with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper, leaving 2 inches of overhang on each side.
  • For the nougat:.
  • Combine the peanut butter, vanilla and marshmallow cream in a large mixing bowl and reserve. Combine the sugar, cream and butter in a small heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir with a heatproof spatula until the sugar dissolves. Fit the saucepan with a candy thermometer and continue monitoring until the mixture starts to turn a light amber color and the temperature reaches 250 degrees F, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Once your nougat hits 250 degrees F, remove from the heat and add to the marshmallow mixture. Mix together to completely combine, but don't overwork. The mixture should be light and fluffy. Turn out the nougat into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a rubber spatula coated in nonstick spray. Place in the refrigerator to cool and get going on your next layer, the caramel.
  • For the caramel filling:.
  • Add the sugar, cream and corn syrup to a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Carefully stir to combine with a heatproof spatula until the sugar dissolves and bring the mixture to a boil. Stop stirring and boil until the mixture begins to turn an amber color and reaches 250 degrees F, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter, carefully, as it will foam up. (Adding the butter at the end will stop the cooking and keeps your caramel soft and chewy.) Keep stirring until it's all dissolved, and then stir in the peanuts. As tempting as it may be, never stick your finger in hot caramel to taste, sugar burns and hurts!
  • Pour the caramel over the nougat and spread evenly with the spatula. Place in the refrigerator until the caramel is completely cool, 15 minutes.
  • Transfer the candy to a cutting board. Cut lengthwise into thirds and then across in nine 1-inch rectangles, using a sharp knife that has been sprayed with nonstick spray. You can mark the caramel nougat with your knife as a guide before cutting out your bars.
  • For the chocolate:.
  • Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Stir occasionally until the chocolate has melted and is smooth, 8 to10 minutes. Dip each candy piece and completely cover with chocolate on all sides, using two forks, allowing the excess to drip off. Place on a wire cooling rack for the excess to drip off while you dip all of the bars. Once the bars are dipped, transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet and allow the chocolate to set in the fridge at least 20 minutes.
  • Cook's Note:.
  • Use a smaller baking dish for thicker candy bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.9, Fat 23.9, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 28.3, Sodium 157.1, Carbohydrate 48.2, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 37.1, Protein 6.4

CARAMEL NOUGAT CANDY



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These candies are made with gooey caramel and marshmallow creme. ' I am going to make several batches of these. Put them in a pretty gift box, and give out to the mailman, bus driver...neighbors for Christmas!

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Candies

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 oz white baking chocolate, chopped
1/2 c marshmallow creme
1/2 c creamy peanut butter
1 pkg ( 14 ounce) caramels
1 Tbsp water
1 1/2 c chopped, salted peanuts

Steps:

  • 1. In large microwave safe bowl, melt white chocolate; stir until smooth. Stir in marshmallow creme and peanut butter. Let stand 5 minutes or until cool enough to handle. Roll into 3/4 inch balls.
  • 2. In another microwave safe bowl, melt caramels with water; stir until smooth. dip balls in caramel ; allow excess to drip off. Roll in peanuts and place on waxed paper - lined baking sheets. Chill until firm. Store in refrigerator in airtight container.

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