Description
Soft, chewy nougat layered with creamy caramel, crunchy peanuts, and a chocolate shell—these homemade bars beat anything store-bought.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 1 1/2 cups marshmallow crème
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 11 oz soft caramels (e.g., Kraft)
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups salted roasted peanuts (or preferred nuts)
- 2 cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp coconut oil or shortening
Instructions
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add sugar and evaporated milk, stirring constantly until it begins to boil.
- Continue boiling for 5 minutes while stirring to prevent scorching.
- Remove from heat, then stir in marshmallow crème, peanut butter (if using), and vanilla.
- Pour the nougat layer into a parchment-lined 9×13 baking dish. Spread evenly and let cool.
- In a heatproof bowl, combine caramels and heavy cream. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
- Pour over the cooled nougat layer, spreading evenly.
- Sprinkle nuts over the warm caramel layer and gently press in to stick.
- Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil using a double boiler or microwave.
- Pour chocolate over the nut layer and smooth with a spatula.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour before cutting into bars.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks at room temperature, or refrigerate/freeze for longer shelf life. Line pan with parchment for easy removal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: nougat, chewy nougat bars, homemade candy, chocolate nougat, praline nougat