Description
A delightful treat combining sweet caramel and salted peanuts, coated in smooth chocolate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 11 ounces Kraft individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped (311g)
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons salted butter, sliced into pats
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups salted dry roasted peanuts
- 3 cups milk chocolate candy wafer melts
- 1 to 2 teaspoons flaky sea salt (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Line 2 baking sheets with waxed paper, silpat baking mat, or parchment paper lightly sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
- Add the unwrapped caramels and heavy cream to a microwave-safe medium-size mixing bowl. Heat at full power in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval, until completely melted.
- Once the caramels are completely melted, stir in the sliced butter pats and ½ teaspoon of vanilla until the butter is melted and smooth.
- Stir in peanuts. Allow the mixture to rest for 30 minutes at room temperature to continue cooling.
- Use a 1-tbsp cookie scoop to scoop up mounded tablespoons of the caramel and peanuts. Place them 2 inches apart.
- Chill the clusters in the refrigerator for 1 hour before dipping in chocolate.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the chocolate candy melting wafers on full power for 45 seconds, then stir and continue heating in 30-second intervals until melted and smooth.
- Remove clusters from the refrigerator and dip them into the melted chocolate. Use a fork to roll and remove, tapping gently to remove excess chocolate.
- While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle the tops with sea salt. Allow the chocolate to set at room temperature, then enjoy!
Notes
- Using Maldon sea salt or any flaky sea salt for garnish enhances flavor.
- Make sure to let the clusters cool at room temperature for better texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cluster
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg