24 ounces chocolate candy coating 1/2 stick (2 oz) butter 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup evaporated milk 1 jar (7 oz) marshmallow creme or fluff 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/3 cup peanut butter, creamy or chunky 14 oz soft caramels, unwrapped 1.5 cups roasted, salted peanuts