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Salted Caramel Chocolate Peanut Bites

Rich no-bake peanut bites layered with caramel and coated in chocolate, finished with sea salt.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 20 bites
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 1.5 cups roasted peanuts
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Caramel Layer
  • 1 cup caramel candies
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
Coating
  • 2 cups chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tsp sea salt for topping

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and peanuts.
  2. Roll into small balls and chill.
  3. Melt caramel with cream until smooth.
  4. Top each bite with caramel.
  5. Freeze briefly to set.
  6. Melt chocolate with coconut oil.
  7. Dip each bite in chocolate.
  8. Sprinkle with sea salt and let set.

Notes

Keep chilled for best texture and flavor.