Chocolate Caramel Chews
A simple no-bake treat combining crunchy noodles and salty peanuts with chewy caramel. Each cluster is finished with a drizzle of rich chocolate for the perfect sweet and salty snack.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 50 min
- Serves
- 6
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 578 kcal
Allergen information: may contain milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
- 225 gsoft caramel candy, unwrapped
- 2 tbspunsalted butter
- 1.5 tbspwater
- 75 gcrispy chow mein noodle
- 140 groasted salted peanut
- 170 gsemisweet chocolate chip
- 1 tspcoconut oil
Equipment
small heatproof bowl · tablespoon · baking sheet · parchment paper · large bowl · spatula · small saucepan · medium saucepan
The method
Step by step
- 1
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Parchment paper prevents the sticky caramels from adhering to the pan and makes cleanup much easier.
- 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the soft caramel candies, unsalted butter, and water.
About 1 min
- 3
Heat the saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently until the caramels are completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Low heat is crucial to prevent the caramel from scorching. Be patient and stir constantly.
- 4
While the caramel is melting, combine the crispy chow mein noodles and roasted salted peanuts in a large mixing bowl.
About 1 min
- 5
Pour the hot caramel mixture over the noodles and peanuts in the bowl.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Work quickly as the caramel will start to set as it cools.
- 6
Use a spatula to stir everything together until the noodles and peanuts are evenly coated.
About 1 min
- 7
Drop heaping tablespoons of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet to form small clusters.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: A cookie scoop can help make uniform-sized clusters.
- 8
Create a double boiler by setting a small heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Add the semisweet chocolate chips and coconut oil to the bowl.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water to prevent the chocolate from seizing.
- 9
Stir the chocolate mixture until it is completely melted and smooth, then remove from heat.
About 3 min
- 10
Drizzle the melted chocolate over each caramel cluster using a spoon or fork.
About 2 min
- 11
Refrigerate the clusters for at least 30 minutes, or until the caramel and chocolate are completely firm.
About 30 min
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 578.1kcal
- Protein
- 10.5g
- Carbs
- 52.8g
- Fat
- 36.3g
- Fibre
- 3.5g
- Sugar
- 42.4g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep them firm.
Best enjoyed chilled directly from the refrigerator.