Description
Delicious Bear Paws made with rich caramel, crunchy salted cashews, and smooth dark chocolate, shaped to resemble bear claws for a fun and tasty treat.
Ingredients
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Caramel Mixture
- 1 16 oz. bag Kraft caramel candies
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups salted cashews, chopped
Chocolate Coating
- 16 oz. dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup whole salted cashews, for claws
Instructions
- Melt Caramel: In a pot over medium-low heat, slowly melt the caramel candies with salt, heavy whipping cream, and vanilla extract, stirring gently until smooth and fully combined.
- Incorporate Cashews: Add the chopped salted cashews to the melted caramel mixture and stir until evenly incorporated, then immediately remove the pot from heat to prevent overcooking.
- Form Caramel Mounds: Using large tablespoons, dollop the caramel and cashew mixture onto a silicone-lined sheet tray, shaping each mound to form the base of the bear paws.
- Temper Chocolate: Melt the dark chocolate chips in a double boiler and carefully temper it by cooling to 88 – 90°F to ensure a smooth, glossy finish and proper set.
- Dip Caramel Mounds: Dip each set caramel mound into the tempered chocolate, fully coating them, then place back onto the silicone-lined tray to set.
- Add Bear Claws: While the chocolate is still soft, press 4 whole salted cashews into the ends of each chocolate-coated mound to create the distinctive bear claw effect.
- Set and Serve: Allow the chocolate to fully set at room temperature or in the refrigerator before enjoying your Bear Paws treats.
Notes
- Use a silicone mat or parchment paper to prevent sticking when setting caramel and chocolate.
- Tempering the chocolate is key for a shiny, firm coating and to prevent blooming.
- If you don’t have a double boiler, melt chocolate slowly in the microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring between each.
- To make this recipe gluten free, verify that all ingredients, especially caramel candies, contain no gluten additives.
- Store Bear Paws in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge for up to one week to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 105 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
