Description
A soft, chewy, chocolate-covered treat with layers of creamy nougat and smooth caramel — perfect for homemade candy lovers or a fun weekend baking project.
Ingredients
For the Nougat Layer
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1 cup milk chocolate chips
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¼ cup creamy peanut butter
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2 tbsp butter
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1 cup marshmallow creme
For the Caramel Layer
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1 cup soft caramels (store-bought)
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2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
For the Chocolate Coating
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2 cups milk chocolate chips
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2 tbsp coconut oil or butter (helps smooth the coating)
Instructions
1. Make the Nougat Layer
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Melt milk chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter in a microwave-safe bowl or using a double boiler.
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Stir until smooth.
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Fold in the marshmallow creme until fully combined.
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Spread the nougat mixture into a parchment-lined baking dish (8×8 works great).
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Freeze for 20–25 minutes to set.
2. Add the Caramel Layer
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Melt soft caramels with heavy cream in the microwave or on the stove until smooth.
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Stir well and pour caramel over the chilled nougat layer.
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Spread evenly and return to the freezer for another 20 minutes.
3. Slice Into Bars
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Once firm, lift the layered block out of the dish using parchment paper.
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Cut into bar shapes — long rectangles or bite-size squares.
4. Coat in Chocolate
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Melt the milk chocolate chips with coconut oil (or butter) until smooth.
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Dip each bar into the melted chocolate, coating completely.
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Place on parchment and refrigerate until chocolate sets.
5. Serve
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Enjoy chilled, room temperature, or slightly softened depending on your preference.
Notes
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Chill each layer properly — this keeps the bars clean and structured.
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Use parchment paper to remove layers easily from the pan.
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Don’t overheat chocolate; warm in short intervals for best texture.
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Caramel thickens quickly — pour it immediately once melted.