Pay Day Candy Bars Recipe

Name: Pay Day Candy Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 caramel squares; ¼ cup milk; 1 teaspoon peanut butter; 1 tablespoon corn syrup; ½ teaspoon vanilla; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar; 20 caramel squares; 1 tablespoon water; 2 cups dry roasted peanuts (slightly crushed)

Servings: persons

5 caramel squares
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon peanut butter
1 tablespoon corn syrup
½ teaspoon vanilla
½ teaspoon salt
1 ¼ cups powdered sugar
20 caramel squares
1 tablespoon water
2 cups dry roasted peanuts (slightly crushed)

1
Combine the first six ingredients in a sauce pan.
2
Cook over low heat until the caramel has melted and stirs smooth.
3
Add 3/4 cup powdered sugar and stir to mix inches Reserve the remaining sugar.
4
Turn heat to medium high.
5
Using a candy thermometer, cook caramel mixture until exactly 230F while stirring often.
6
Remove from heat, let cool for a few minutes, and add remaining powdered sugar.
7
Use a hand mixer to beat in the sugar for a couple minutes.
8
Let candy cool for 20 minutes.
9
Divide candy into eight equal pieces and form each into 4 inch logs.
10
Place on wax paper and let cool for one hour.
11
In a double boiler, add remaining caramels and water.
12
Melt until smooth.
13
Remove from heat, but keep hot water under the caramel so it doesn't firm up.
14
Use a pastry brush to coat one of the logs with hot caramel.
15
Roll in peanuts in a shallow dish.
16
If any spots are not completely covered in peanuts, apply more caramel and stick back in peanuts.
17
Repeat with the remaining logs.
18
Allow to cool completely before eating.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 caramel squares, ¼ cup milk, 1 teaspoon peanut butter, 1 tablespoon corn syrup, and more.

Yes, Pay Day Candy Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Pay Day Candy Bars

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