Home About Techniques Contact
Friday, April 29, 2016

Hershey Payday Candy Bar

How to make Hershey Payday Candy Bar Recipe

Makes 8 candy bars

Centers:
1/4 c whole milk
5 unwrapped caramels
1 T light corn syrup
1 t peanut butter
1/4 t vanilla
1/4 t salt
1 1/4 c powdered sugar

Outside:
20 unwrapped caramels
1 1/2 t water
2 c dry roasted peanuts

Method:
Combine all ingredients for the centers, except the powdered sugar, in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir often as the caramel slowly melts. When the mixture is smooth, add 3/4 cup of powdered sugar. Stir. Save the remaining 1/2 cup of powdered sugar for later.

Use a candy thermometer to bring the mixture to exactly 230 degrees, stirring often, then turn off the heat.

When the temperature of the candy begins to drop, add the remaining 1/2 cup powdered sugar to the pan, then use a hand mixer on high speed to combine. Keep mixing until the candy cools and thickens and can no longer be mixed. That should take a minute or two.

Let the candy cool in the pan for 15 to 20 minutes, or until it can be touched. Don't let it sit too long you want the candy to still be warm and pliable when you shape it. Take a tablespoon-size portion and roll it between your palms or on a countertop until it forms a roll about 4 1/2-inches long. Repeat with the remaining center candy mixture and place the rolls on wax paper. You should have 8 rolls. Let the center rolls sit out for an hour or two to firm up.

Combine the 20 caramels with the 1 1/2 teaspoons of water in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir often until the caramels melt completely, then turn off the heat. If you work fast this caramel will stay warm while you make the candy bars.

Pour the peanuts onto a baking sheet or other flat surface. Using a basting brush and working quickly, "paint" a coating of caramel onto one side of a center roll. Quickly turn the center over, caramel side down, onto the peanuts and press gently so that the peanuts stick to the surface of the candy.

Paint more caramel onto the other side of the roll and press it down onto the peanuts. The candy should have a solid layer of peanuts covering all sides. If needed, brush additional caramel onto the roll, then turn it onto the peanuts to coat the roll completely. Place the candy bar onto wax paper, and repeat with the remaining ingredients. Eat when completely cool.
  • Blogger Comment
  • Facebook Comment

0 comments:

Post a Comment

Copyright Law © 2015 Taste USA All Right Reserved
Designed by USA