Salted Nut Roll

Salted Nut Rolls are so good when you make them at home. You don't have to worry how long  they have been on the shelf and whether the peanuts are any good or if they turned rancid.

Ingredients

1 stick butter
4 c. marshmallows
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla
4 c. powdered sugar

Caramel Coating

1 lb. caramel, or about 55 caramels, with wrappers removed
4 tbs. butter
1 (14) oz. can sweetened condensed milk
1 c. peanuts

Directions

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

In a large saucepan, combine butter, marshmallows, vanilla and salt.  Cook and stir until smooth or until the marshmallows are melted over medium heat.  This takes about 5 minutes.  Remove from heat.

Stir in powdered sugar until completely blended. Allow to cool slightly or until you can safely handle the candy with your hands. 

When the candy is cool enough to handle, turn it out on your counter top or cutting board that has been lightly sprinkled with powdered sugar. 

Lightly butter your hands and then begin knead the candy until it is shiny.

Divide the candy into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 4-inch log. Place the logs on the parchment paper and set in the refrigerator until firm. 

Meanwhile, prepare the peanuts and make the caramel coating.  

Coarsely chop the peanuts. You can do this in a food processor or chop them with a knife. Place the chopped peanuts in a shallow plate or pan.

In a large saucepan, combine the caramels, sweetened condensed milk, and butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until caramels are melted and the mixture is smooth. 

Set aside to cool slightly or until cool enough to handle without getting burning your hands or melting the nougat logs.

Remove the nougat logs from the refrigerator. Dip the logs, one at a time in the caramel mixture, making sure the entire surface is coated. Then, roll the caramel coated log in the peanuts.  Place the caramel, peanut coated logs back on the parchment paper on the baking sheet. 

Chill for at least an hour or until firm. When ready to serve, cut the logs into pieces and enjoy.