Peanut Candy Logs

Name: Peanut Candy Logs
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 18
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 454 grams caramels (about 75); 946 milliliters confectioners sugar; 473 milliliters salted dry roasted peanuts, finely chopped; 198 grams jar marshmallow creme; 2 Tbsps milk, divided; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Peanut Candy Logs might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe serves 18. One serving contains 333 calories, 5g of protein, and 10g of fat. Head to the store and pick up caramels, confectioners' sugar, roasted peanuts, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 50 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet.

Instructions

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.

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Powdered Sugar

Marshmallow Cream

Vanilla

Milk

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Bowl

Place on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Freeze for 3-4 hours or until firm.

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Baking Sheet

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.

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Caramel Candy

Milk

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Microwave

Bowl

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.

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Caramel

Peanuts

Shake

Meat

Roll

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.

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Caramel

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Microwave