Taffy-No-Apple

Directions

1. 1
   Make the caramel: Pour the sugar into the center of a deep saucepan.
2. 2
   Carefully pour the water around the walls of the pan, trying not to splash any sugar onto the walls.
3. 3
   Do not stir; gently draw your finger twice through the center of the sugar, making a cross, to moisten it.
4. 4
   Over high heat, bring to a full boil and cook without stirring until amber caramel in color, 5 to 10 minutes.
5. 5
   Immediately turn off the heat and use a wooden spoon to stir in the butter.
6. 6
   Slowly stir in the cream (it will bubble up and may splatter).
7. 7
   Let cool slightly to thicken.
8. 8
   Pour the caramel onto a well-buttered sheet pan and let cool to set up, approximately 2 hours.
9. 9
   Cut walnut size squares of it and roll it in your hands into a ball then shove a sucker stick in the center and roll it in chopped peanuts.
10. 10
    Place them on a plate covered with peanuts and chill 30 minutes to make them set up more.