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Close up of a plate of bear paw candies with one cut broken open showing caramel and cashew center with chocolate coating and cashew bear claws.

Homemade Bear Paw Candies

Homemade bear paw candies feature the perfect combination of salted cashews, chewy caramel, and chocolate. They are a lot like See's candies, but better. They are easy to make and are a great DIY candy for Christmas and beyond.
Prep Time40 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 72 Candies
Author: Carlee

Ingredients

  • 1 cup salted butter
  • 2 cups light brown sugar packed
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 3½ cups lightly salted cashews roughly chopped
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 25 ounces chocolate melting wafers
  • additional cashews for decoration if desired
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Instructions

  • Line sheet pans with parchment paper.
  • Melt 1 cup salted butter in a large heavy bottomed pan over medium heat.
  • Add 2 cups light brown sugar, 1 cup light corn syrup, and 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk. Stir to combine.
  • Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches 235℉.
  • Remove from heat and stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and chopped 3½ cups lightly salted cashews.
  • Allow to cool 5-10 minutes. Then scoop 1 Tablespoon of the mixture onto the parchment paper. Continue until all of the caramel cashew candy is dolloped into small mounds.
  • Freeze for 10-30 minutes or until firm.
  • While the caramel is in the freezer melt the 25 ounces chocolate melting wafers in the microwave or over a double boiler.
  • Dip each caramel candy in the chocolate to coat. If desired, quickly press 3 cashews into the chocolate to resemble a bear claw.
  • Allow the candy to set up completely before storing.
  • Place layers of parchment paper or wax paper between turtles if stacking to store. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 weeks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Candy | Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 94IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg
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