Pay Day Candy Bar Recipe

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Ingredients
10
Count
Nutrition
694
Calories
Total time
1
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 5 unwrapped caramels
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 20 unwrapped caramels
  • 1 1/2 tsp water

Directions:

  1. Combine all ingredients for the centers, except the powdered sugar, in a small saucepan over low heat.
  2. Stir often as the caramel slowly melts.
  3. When the mixture is smooth, add 3/4 cup of powdered sugar.
  4. Stir.
  5. Save the remaining 1/2 cup of powdered sugar for later.
  6. Use a candy thermometer to bring the mixture to exactly 230 degrees, stirring often, then turn off the heat.
  7. When the temperature of the candy begins to drop, add the remaining 1/2 cup powdered sugar to the pan, then use a hand mixer on high speed to combine.
  8. Keep mixing until the candy cools and thickens and can no longer be mixed.
  9. That should take a minute or two.
  10. Let the candy cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes, or until it can be touched.
  11. Don't let it sit too long- you want the candy to still be warm and pliable when you shape it.
  12. Take a tablespoon-size portion and roll it between your palms or on a countertop until it forms a roll the width of your index finger, and measuring about 4 1/2 inches long.
  13. Repeat with the remaining center candy mixture and place the rolls on wax paper.
  14. You should have 8 rolls.
  15. Let the center rolls sit out for an hour or two to firm up.
  16. Combine the 20 caramels with the 1 1/2 teaspoons of water in a small saucepan over low heat.
  17. Stir often until the caramels melt completely, then turn off the heat.
  18. If you work fast this caramel will stay warm while you make the candy bars.
  19. Pour the peanuts onto a baking sheet or other flat surface.
  20. Using a basting brush and working quickly, paint a coating of caramel onto one side of a center roll.
  21. Quickly turn the center over, caramel-side-down, onto the peanuts and press gently so that the peanuts stick to the surface of the candy.
  22. Paint more caramel onto the other side of the roll and press it down onto the peanuts.
  23. The candy should have a solid layer of peanuts covering all sides.
  24. If needed, brush additional caramel onto the roll, then turn it onto the peanuts to coat the roll completely.
  25. Place the candy bar onto wax paper, and repeat with the remaining ingredients.
  26. Eat when completely cool.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 693.88 Kcal (2905 kJ)
Calories from fat 364.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 40.55g 62%
Cholesterol 0.15mg 0%
Sodium 624.94mg 26%
Potassium 1380.78mg 29%
Total Carbs 75.71g 25%
Sugars 43.57g 174%
Dietary Fiber 3.19g 13%
Protein 11.25g 22%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 69.5mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 479.48 Kcal (2007 kJ)
Calories from fat 252.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.02g 62%
Cholesterol 0.11mg 0%
Sodium 431.84mg 26%
Potassium 954.14mg 29%
Total Carbs 52.32g 25%
Sugars 30.11g 174%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g 13%
Protein 7.77g 22%
Iron 1mg 8%
Calcium 48mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 16.6
    Points
  • 19
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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