PEANUT CANDY LOGS

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For a great holiday candy, try these delicious treats. They are so easy to make and the caramel and peanuts tastes wonderful together.-Marilee Braesch, Omaha, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
2 tablespoons milk, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 pound caramels (about 75)
2 cups salted dry roasted peanuts, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the marshmallow creme, 1 tablespoon milk and vanilla. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until combined. With lightly greased hands, shape the mixture into 1-1/2-in. x 3/4-in. logs. Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Freeze for 3-4 hours or until firm., Place the caramels and remaining milk in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, at 70% power for 1 minute. Stir; heat 1 to 1-1/2 minutes longer or until mixture is melted and blended., Remove four logs from the freezer at a time. Pierce with a meat fork and spoon caramel over all sides. Shake or scrape off excess caramel. Immediately roll in peanuts. Place on waxed paper. Repeat with remaining logs. Reheat caramel in the microwave for 15 seconds as needed. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 202mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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