Description
Polar Bear Paws Candy features creamy caramel mixed with roasted salted peanuts, coated in smooth white almond bark chocolate, and optionally decorated with sprinkles. These bite-sized treats are perfect for a sweet snack or festive dessert, combining rich caramel and nutty crunch with a luscious white chocolate coating.
Ingredients
Scale
Caramel Mixture
- 11 ounces caramel squares (1 bag)
- 3 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1 Tablespoon unsalted 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 use for setting the candies.
- Melt Caramel Mixture: In a medium pot over medium heat, combine the caramel squares, heavy whipping cream, unsalted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir continuously until the mixture is fully melted and smooth.
- Add Peanuts: Stir in the roasted salted peanuts to evenly coat them in the caramel mixture.
- Form Candy Mounds: Using a tablespoon, spoon the caramel-peanut mixture onto the prepared parchment paper in individual mounds.
- Chill to Set: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator or freezer for about 1 hour, or until the candy mounds are firm and set.
- Melt White Almond Bark: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white almond bark chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and fully melted.
- Dip Candy Mounds: Dip each caramel peanut mound into the melted white chocolate, tapping off any excess chocolate to avoid heavy coating.
- Decorate and Set: Place the chocolate-coated candies back onto the parchment paper. If desired, immediately sprinkle with sprinkles for decoration. Allow them to set until the white chocolate hardens.
Notes
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease candy removal.
- To speed up setting, use the freezer instead of the refrigerator.
- Ensure stirring the caramel mixture constantly to avoid burning or sticking.
- White almond bark can be substituted with white chocolate chips but may require cautious melting to prevent hardness.
- Sprinkles are optional but add a festive touch and texture contrast.