Caramel Nut Candy(Microwave)

• 28 caramels
• 1/4 c. butter or margarine
• 2 Tbsp. half & half cream
• 1 1/2 c. confectioners sugar
• 1 c. salted peanuts
• 2 c. miniature marshmallows
• 1-2 c. flaked coconut

1. Place caramels, butter, and cream in a 2 quart microwave safe dish.
2. Microwave uncovered on medium for 2 minutes; stir. Microwave 1-3 minutes more, stirring every minute until smooth. Stir in sugar until smooth.
3. Add peanuts.
4. Gently fold in marshmallows, sprinkle coconut on a 10x5-inch strip onto 2 sheets of waxed paper; spoon caramel mixture down the center of coconut. Using the waxed paper coat caramel with coconut and roll into 2-10inch logs.
5. Discard waxed paper.
6. Wrap logs in plastic wrap and chill for 4 hours.
7. Remove plastic wrap.
8. Cut logs into 1/2-inch slices.
9. Store in air-tight container in the refrigerator.

caramels, butter, cream, confectioners sugar, peanuts, marshmallows, flaked coconut

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=63869 (may not work)