Polar Bear Claws
Polar Bear Claws are a delicious holiday treat and classic candy recipe for Christmas! The luscious caramel and salty roasted peanuts are coated in a silky white chocolate coating. I top them with sprinkles for a festive touch.
Ingredients
- 11 ounce bag caramel squares
- 3 TBSP heavy whipping cream
- 1 TBSP unsalted butter
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup salted and roasted peanuts
- 1 pound white chocolate almond bark (melting discs)
- Holiday Sprinkles optional
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat. Set aside for later.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add your caramels, whipping cream, unsalted butter and vanilla. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Add in your roasted peanuts and stir to combine.
- Spoon onto the parchment in tablespoon size (approx.) mounds.
- Place in the freezer for an hour or until set.
- In a microwave safe bowl, melt your white chocolate in 30 second intervals until melted and smooth.
- Dip each caramel nut mix into the melted chocolate and tap off the excess.
- Place them back on the parchment paper (or mat) and top with sprinkles (optional).
- Enjoy!
Notes
Tips and Tricks for these Polar Bear Claws:
- You can dip these in white almond bark or any white chocolate melting discs.
- You can use any kind of sprinkle on top for the different seasons (Valentine's Day sprinkles would be perfect in February).
- Store these in an airtight container for up to a week to keep fresh.
- You can keep these for up to 2 months in the freezer.
- You can use cashews instead of peanuts (or a mixture of both) and they are equally delicious.
- You can totally skip the stovetop and melt the caramels in the microwave in 30 second intervals until fully melted and smooth.
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