Description
Polar Bear Paws Candy is a delightful no-bake treat featuring a rich caramel and peanut cluster coated in creamy white almond bark and optionally decorated with festive sprinkles. These candies offer a perfect combination of chewy caramel, crunchy peanuts, and smooth white chocolate, making them an irresistible sweet snack or holiday treat.
Ingredients
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Caramel Peanut Clusters
- 11 ounce bag caramel squares, unwrapped
- 3 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup roasted salted peanuts
Coating
- 1 pound white almond bark
- Sprinkles, optional
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside to keep candies from sticking.
- Melt Caramel Mixture: In a medium pot over medium heat, combine caramel squares, heavy whipping cream, butter, and vanilla extract. Stir continuously until the mixture is fully melted and smooth.
- Add Peanuts: Stir in the roasted salted peanuts until they are evenly coated with the caramel mixture.
- Form Clusters: Using a spoon, drop tablespoon-sized mounds of the caramel peanut mixture onto the prepared parchment paper.
- Chill Clusters: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator and chill the clusters for about 1 hour or until they are set and firm.
- Melt Almond Bark: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white almond bark by heating in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth and fully melted.
- Dip Candies: Quickly dip each caramel peanut cluster into the melted white almond bark, allowing excess coating to drip off, then return them to the parchment paper. If desired, immediately sprinkle the candies with sprinkles to decorate.
- Final Chill: Return the dipped candies to the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes or until the coating is fully hardened and set.
Notes
- Work quickly when dipping candies in melted almond bark to prevent hardening and softening of the clusters.
- Removing the candies from the refrigerator in small batches helps keep them firm during the dipping process.
- Store candies at room temperature for 7-10 days.
- To prevent sticking, separate layers of candies with parchment paper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
