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Peanut butter candy bars with roasted peanuts topping on a plate.

Peanut butter candy

With a rich peanut butter base and a topping of crunchy roasted peanuts, this Peanut Butter Candy is a no-bake dessert that’s incredibly easy to make at home.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Setting time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 306kcal
Author: Anna

Equipment

  • Digital kitchen scale
  • Saucepan
  • Rubber spatula
  • Instant read thermometer or candy thermometer
  • 8" by 8" (20cm by 20cm) brownie pan

Ingredients

  • 300 g white granulated sugar
  • 75 g water
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice
  • 200 g condensed milk sweetened
  • 100 ml heavy whipping cream
  • 100 g peanut butter 100% natural creamy
  • 100 g butter unsalted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • 150 g roasted peanuts roughly chopped

Instructions

  • Line an 8” x 8” (20cmx20cm) pan with parchment paper so it covers the bottom and the sides of the pan.
  • Add the sugar, water, and lemon juice into a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Mix until it resembles wet sand, then place the pan on the stovetop. Allow the sugar to melt and caramelize over medium heat until it reaches a deep amber color. Do not stir the mixture. If sugar crystals form on the sides of the pan, gently brush them down with a wet pastry brush to help the sugar melt evenly.
  • Meanwhile, combine the condensed milk, heavy cream, and peanut butter in a bowl. Whisk well and heat until very warm (use a microwave or saucepan).
  • Once the sugar syrup reaches a deep amber color, carefully pour in the warm peanut butter mixture. Whisk vigorously until fully incorporated.
  • Add the butter and vanilla extract and whisk until fully incorporated.
  • Continue cooking the mixture until it reaches 240F (115C). To test doneness without a thermometer, drop a teaspoon of the hot mixture into a bowl of ice-cold water. Wait 10 seconds, then retrieve it. If you can roll the hardened candy between your fingers into a small ball without it melting, the mixture is ready.
  • Pour the mixture into a prepared pan, smoothing the surface. Sprinkle the chopped peanuts evenly over the top.
  • Refrigerate the candy for at least 6 hours, or overnight. Once set, cut it into pieces and serve.

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Notes

Store in the fridge for up to 2 week.
Freeze for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Peanut butter candy
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
306
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Cholesterol
 
16
mg
5
%
Sodium
 
123
mg
5
%
Potassium
 
226
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
39
g
13
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
36
g
40
%
Protein
 
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
 
181
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
79
mg
8
%
Iron
 
0.5
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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