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Big Hunk Candy Bars

Homemade Big Hunk Candy Bars - Your Sweet Nostalgic Treat

Recreate the nostalgic Big Hunk Candy Bars at home with this easy recipe, blending marshmallow and peanuts for a delightful treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Setting Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Candy Mixture
  • 1 cup Kraft Marshmallow Creme This is the foundation of the candy's chewy texture.
  • 1/2 cup Light Corn Syrup Essential for sweetness and helps the mixture set.
  • 1 cup Sugar Classic sweetener that complements the corn syrup.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla extract for flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Butter Slightly melted for mixing.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
For the Crunch
  • 2 cups Peanuts Lightly salted.

Equipment

  • baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Heavy-bottomed saucepan
  • candy thermometer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Grease a large cookie sheet or baking pan with butter and spread the lightly salted peanuts evenly across the pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, scoop out the Kraft Marshmallow Creme and set aside.
  3. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the light corn syrup and sugar. Heat over medium-high, stirring constantly until it reaches a rolling boil.
  4. Once boiling, attach a candy thermometer and bring to 290°F (soft crack stage) without stirring.
  5. Remove from heat and let sit undisturbed for 2 minutes.
  6. Carefully pour the hot syrup mixture into the bowl containing the marshmallow creme and stir quickly until smooth. Add melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt, stirring until combined.
  7. Pour the creamy candy mixture over the peanuts and spread evenly to coat.
  8. Let the mixture set at room temperature for about 3 hours or refrigerate for faster setting.
  9. Once set, cut into squares with a sharp knife and wrap in waxed paper if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store wrapped bars at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. For longer storage, freeze them for up to 3 months.

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