Are you nuts for peanuts? Then you'll love this list of my Top 20 peanut candies. From old standbys like peanut brittle and peanut butter fudge, to more adventurous recipes like peanut butter-banana fudge and strawberry peanut butter bites, this collection of peanut candy recipes really showcases the delicious diversity of peanut candies.
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1. Peanut Honey Toffee
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This toffee recipe, featuring honey, peanut butter, and whole peanuts, is a delicious twist on an old favorite. The honey adds a slight chewiness and a subtle note of sweetness to the double peanut flavor.
2. Peanut Butter and Jelly Fudge
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Have dessert for lunch today! This recipe features the great taste of peanut butter and jelly in a smooth, creamy fudge.
3. Chunky Peanut Butter Bark
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This Chunky Peanut Butter Bark recipe has everything but the kitchen sink! It includes chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, peanut butter cups, peanuts, and pretzels for a sweet and salty bark candy that’s sure to satisfy every taste bud.
4. Peanut Caramels
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This Peanut Caramel recipe features a sweet, chewy caramel packed with salty, crunchy peanuts. These are great on their own, but when they are dipped in chocolate they are positively decadent and resemble miniature candy bars.
5. Chocolate Peanut Butter Grahams
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A smooth, creamy peanut butter filling is sandwiched between two crispy graham crackers, and the whole package is dipped in chocolate. This makes a great afternoon snack!
6. Peanut Butter Fudge
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Just like grandma used to make! Peanut butter is the star ingredient in this easy chocolate-free fudge. Try using chunky peanut butter if you’d like an extra crunch.
7. Peanut Butter Chocolate Truffles
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Truffles are an easy recipe for elegant chocolate truffles bursting with peanut butter and chocolate flavor. Try topping them with a peanut butter chip drizzle, chopped nuts, or bits of peanut butter cups candy.
8. Crunchy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
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These chocolate peanut butter cups have graham cracker crumbs in the peanut butter filling to give them an extra crunch and flavor boost. Try using chunky peanut butter for even more crunch.
9. Chocolate Elvis Fudge
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This great fudge recipe features three layers of delicious fudge: peanut butter fudge, banana fudge, and chocolate fudge. It's a fudge fit for a King!
10. Nutter Butter Truffles
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Nutter Butter Truffles are made from peanut-flavored cookie crumbs, cream cheese, and peanut butter. The soft centers are dipped in chocolate and topped with crushed peanuts for a sweet and salty treat.
