Peanuts are used in candy-making in a seemingly infinite number of ways. A lrge variety of candy bars combine peanuts (whole, chopped or as butter) with such treats as chocolate, nougat, marshmallow, caramel, other nuts and dried fruits. Peanut brittle and chocolate-covered peanuts are always popular. The high protein content of peanuts make them ideal for high energy snacks. Six of the top ten candy bars sold in the U.S. contain peanuts and/or peanut butter. While many new exciting recipes have evolved, many of the commercial peanut candy recipes used today are the same old fashioned home cooked recipes of our country cooking forebears.