Caramel Nougat Candy

Total Time:Prep: 45 min. + chilling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Maddymoo,

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jun. 27, 2023

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

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

Caramel Nougat Candy

Yield:4 dozen
Prep:45 min

Ingredients

  • 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
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Directions

  1. 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.
  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 an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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