$300 Candy {Graham Cracker Candy}
$300 Candy is a sweet, nutty, and crunchy treat made with graham cracker crumbs, marshmallows, and peanuts. Then, the bite-sized graham cracker candies are chilled before being rolled in confectioners' sugar for a little extra sweetness.
Servings: 40 pieces
Calories: 80kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (126 g) evaporated milk
- 10 regular marshmallows, or 1 ¼ cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup (84 g) graham cracker crumbs, about 7-8 graham cracker sheets, crushed
- 1 cup (146 g) chopped salted peanuts
- ½ cup (62.5 g) confectioners' sugar, for rolling
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- To a large saucepan over medium heat, add butter, sugar, and evaporated milk. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Continue boiling for six minutes.*
- Remove from heat. Add marshmallows and stir until they have dissolved completely. Add the graham cracker crumbs and nuts, stirring to combine.
- Let the mixture cool in the saucepan for 15-20 minutes, or until just cool enough to handle.
- Scoop out the mixture with a one-tablespoon scoop. Place it on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining candy mixture.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes, or until the candies are firm.
- Once chilled, roll each into a ball and then into confectioners' sugar.
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Notes
*Please note: If you boil the mixture too long over too high of heat, the candy can get dry and crumbly.
Nutrition
Serving: 1candy ball | Calories: 80kcal