peanut confection

Directions

1. 1

   Peanut Confection (Erdnusskonfekt — Germany) 1 tablespoon butter 2 cups brown sugar 1/2 cup milk or light cream 2/3 cup peanuts, toasted, pe

2. 2

   Add sugar and milk or cream

3. 3

   Bring the mixture to a boil, and simmer until it forms a soft ball when dropped into cold water (soft-ball stage on a candy thermometer)

4. 4

   Remove the pan from the heat, and beat the mixture until it is thick and creamy

5. 5

   Sprinkle the nuts with the salt, and stir them into the mixture

6. 6

   Turn the mixture out onto a buttered baking sheet

7. 7

   Let it cool until it is just warm to the touch before cutting it into 1-inch squares.