Cashew Candies

By Cindy_Wicker

Ingredients

• 3 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 package (14 ounces) caramels
• 3 tablespoons water
• 3 cups chopped salt cashews

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients; knead until smooth(mixture will be dry). Shape into eight rolls 5 in long x 1/2 in. in diameter (do not butter hands before shaping the mixture). Wrap in waxed paper and freeze until firm, about 2 hours. Place caramels in a shallow microwave-safe dish; microwave, uncovered, on high until melted. Add water; stir until smooth. Carefully dip the frozen rolls into the caramel mixture, then roll in cashews. Wrap in waxed paper and refrigerate 1 hour. Cut into 1/3-in. slices. Yield: 3-1/2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts
1 serving (2 each) equals 308 calories, 13 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 1 mg cholesterol, 199 mg sodium, 45 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.