I can’t decide if chocolate is my favorite or caramel. Chocolate …. Caramel …. Chocolate …. Caramel …. it’s just too hard to choose!
Yay! I don’t have to decide …
Chocolate Caramel Peanut Squares
- 2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 T. margarine ( this is the only time that you find me saying margarine instead of butter )
- 30 vanilla caramels
- 3 T. butter
- 2 T. water
- 1 c. coarsely chopped peanuts
Over hot (not boiling) water, combine chocolate chips and margarine; stir until chips melt and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat. Pour half of melted chocolate into a foil-lined 8×8 pan; spread evenly. Refrigerate until firm (about 15 minutes). Return remaining chocolate mixture to low heat. Over boiling water, combine caramels, butter and water. Stir until caramels melt and mixture is smooth. Stir in nuts until well blended. Pour into the chocolate-lined pan; spread evenly. Refrigerate until tacky (about 15 minutes). Top with remaining melted chocolate; spread evenly to cover caramel filling. Return to refrigerator and chill until firm (about 1 hour). Cut into 1×2 inch rectangles. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
2 1/2 dozen candies
