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Homemade Big Hunk Candy Bars

Deliciously Chewy Homemade Big Hunk Candy Bars You’ll Love

Enjoy irresistible Homemade Big Hunk Candy Bars with a chewy nougat and crunchy peanuts, perfect for sharing and gifting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Setting Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Nougat Ingredients
  • 1 cup peanuts lightly salted recommended
  • 1 jar Kraft marshmallow creme can substitute with homemade marshmallow
  • 1 cup light corn syrup dark corn syrup can alter flavor
  • 1 cup sugar granulated sugar recommended
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use pure for better quality
Creamy Mixture Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup butter can swap with vegan butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt opt for unsalted butter

Equipment

  • large cookie sheet
  • Large Bowl
  • large saucepan
  • spatula
  • candy thermometer

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Grease a large cookie sheet with butter or shortening and spread the peanuts evenly.
  2. In a large bowl, place the Kraft marshmallow creme and let it sit to soften.
  3. In a saucepan, combine light corn syrup and sugar over medium-high heat and boil.
  4. Remove from heat at 290°F and let it rest for 2 minutes.
  5. Pour the hot syrup into the marshmallow and mix until smooth.
  6. Add melted butter, vanilla, and salt; stir to combine.
  7. Pour nougat over peanuts on the cookie sheet and spread evenly.
  8. Allow to set at room temperature for 3 hours or refrigerate.
  9. Once set, cut into bars and wrap in wax paper for serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months. Allow to thaw before serving for best texture.

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