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Nut Roll

List of Ingredients

Centers
1/4 cup whole milk
5 unwrapped caramels
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 teaspoon peanut butter
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar

20 unwrapped caramels
1 1/2 teaspoons water
2 cups dry roasted peanuts




Recipe

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

Makes 8 candy bars.