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Caramel Nut Candy

From the Kitchen of:  Pat
Source:  Quick Cooking Magazine/Collector's Edition

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

YIELD:Approximately 4 dozen.

**NOTE:Recipe tested in a 700 watt microwave.