Pay Day Candy Bar

Directions

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   ["Combine all ingredients for the centers, except the powdered sugar, in a small saucepan over low heat.", "Stir often as the caramel slowly melts.", "When the mixture is smooth, add 3/4 cup of powdered sugar.", "Stir.", "Save the remaining 1/2 cup of powdered sugar for later.", "Use a candy thermometer to bring the mixture to exactly 230 degrees, stirring often, then turn off the heat.", "When the temperature of the candy begins to drop, add the remaining 1/2 cup powdered sugar to the pan, then use a hand mixer on high speed to combine.", "Keep mixing until the candy cools and thickens and can no longer be mixed.", "That should take a minute or two.", "Let the candy cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes, or until it can be touched.", "Don't let it sit too long- you want the candy to still be warm and pliable when you shape it.", "Take a tablespoon-size portion and roll it between your palms or on a countertop until it forms a roll the width of your index finger, and measuring about 4 1/2 inches long.", "Repeat with the remaining center candy mixture and place the rolls on wax paper.", "You should have 8 rolls.", "Let the center rolls sit out for an hour or two to firm up.", "Combine the 20 caramels with the 1 1/2 teaspoons of water in a small saucepan over low heat.", "Stir often until the caramels melt completely, then turn off the heat.", "If you work fast this caramel will stay warm while you make the candy bars.", "Pour the peanuts onto a baking sheet or other flat surface.", "Using a basting brush and working quickly,\"paint\"" a coating of caramel onto one side of a center roll.""