Description
Indulge in the nostalgic delight of Homemade Payday Candy Bars, where crunchy roasted peanuts meet a luscious caramel coated in rich chocolate. This easy-to-make treat is perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, bringing back fond memories while satisfying your sweet tooth. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create this irresistible candy that will leave everyone asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups roasted unsalted peanuts
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Create the Caramel Base: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, sugar, corn syrup, and condensed milk. Stir continuously until melted and bubbling.
- Add the Peanuts: Fold in roasted peanuts until evenly coated in caramel.
- Prepare the Pan: Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper and pour the peanut-caramel mixture in, spreading it evenly. Allow it to cool for about 30 minutes.
- Melt the Chocolate Coating: Microwave chocolate chips in intervals until smooth, stirring between each.
- Coat the Bars: Cut cooled bars into squares or rectangles. Dip each piece into melted chocolate and place them on parchment paper to set.
- Let Them Set: Allow candy bars to cool at room temperature or refrigerate for an hour before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg