Desserts

Layered Chocolate Caramel Candy

NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE®
Layered Chocolate Caramel Candy
Recipe Info - Skill Level
Level
Intermediate
Recipe Info - Prep Time
Prep 
25 min
Recipe Info - Serving Size
Servings
108 pieces

Layered Chocolate Caramel Candy was a finalist in the Better Homes and Garden's & Nestlé Toll House “Share the Very Best Recipe” contest. Kori Hall of Kansas City, MO was selected for her prize-winning caramel candy. This recipe features milk chocolate and butterscotch morsels melted with peanut butter and topped with a marshmallow and caramel layer.

Layered Chocolate Caramel Candy is a sumptuous treat sure to impress. This award-winning recipe from NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® combines milk chocolate and butterscotch flavored morsels, perfectly melted and mixed with creamy peanut butter. The delightful candy is elevated with a luscious layer of fluffy marshmallows and gooey caramel, creating an irresistible layered candy experience.

Indulge in the rich, creamy NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk that binds these sweet elements together, crafting a dessert that's anything but ordinary. Ideal for snack times or as a delicious dessert, this intermediate-level recipe promises a decadent treat, perfect for those who enjoy the art of candy-making.

Whether shared with friends or enjoyed solo, Layered Chocolate Caramel Candy is a delightful addition to any sweet tooth's repertoire.

Ingredients

Make It

Step 1

Line 13 x 9-inch baking pan with foil; grease foil with butter.

Step 2

Heat 1 cup milk chocolate morsels, 1/4 cup butterscotch morsels and 1/4 cup peanut butter in small saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently, until melted. Spread chocolate mixture over bottom of prepared baking pan; cover. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until set.

Step 3

Melt butter in heavy-duty saucepan over medium heat. Add sugar and evaporated milk; heat to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved. Reduce heat until mixture comes just to a boil. Heat for 5 minutes (do not stir); remove from heat. Stir in marshmallow creme, 1/4 cup peanut butter and vanilla extract. Stir in peanuts. Carefully spoon marshmallow layer over chocolate layer; cover. Refrigerate for 20 minutes or until set.

Step 4

Heat caramels and cream in medium saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently, until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth. Spread caramel mixture over marshmallow layer; cover. Refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes or until set.

Step 5

Heat remaining 3/4 cup milk chocolate morsels, remaining 1/4 cup butterscotch morsels and remaining 1/4 cup peanut butter in small saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently, until mixture is smooth. Spread over caramel layer. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Step 6

Use foil to lift candy from baking pan; remove foil. Cut into 1-inch pieces. Store in airtight container in refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Ingredients

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