1/4 cup butte or margarine
2 tbsp. half-and-half cream
1-1/2 cups confectioner's sugar
1 cup salted peanuts
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1-2 cups flaked coconut
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| CARAMEL NUT CANDY | |||
| Yields about 4 dozen | |||
| 28 caramels 1/4 cup butte or margarine 2 tbsp. half-and-half cream 1-1/2 cups confectioner's sugar 1 cup salted peanuts 2 cups miniature marshmallows 1-2 cups flaked coconut |
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| Place caramels, butter and cream in a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish. Microwave, uncovered, on medium for 2 minutes; stir. Microwave 1-3 minutes more, stirring every minute, until smooth. Stir in sugar until smooth. Add peanuts. Gently fold in marshmallows. Sprinkle coconut in a 10x5-in. strip onto two sheets of waxed paper; spoon caramel mixture down the center of coconut. Using the waxed paper, coat caramel with coconut and roll into two 10-in. logs. Discard waxed paper. Wrap logs in plastic wrap and chill for 4 hours. Remove plastic wrap. Cut logs into 1/2-in. slices. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. | |||