Caramel Peanut Fudge

Caramel Peanut Fudge

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This is a dessert that is just to die for! It will be a great hit at any bake sales, picnics, or just for you! Anyone ought to love it.

Servings per recipe: 96
Calories per serving: 85
Preparation time: 30m
Total cooking time: 2h 20m

Ingredients:


  • BOTTOM LAYER
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • FILLING
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 1/2 cups marshmallow creme
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped salted peanuts
  • CARAMEL
  • 1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • TOP LAYER
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

Directions:


  • 1   Lightly grease a 9x13 inch dish.
  • 2   For the bottom layer: Combine 1 cup milk chocolate chips, 1/4 cup butterscotch chips and 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook and stir until melted and smooth. Spread evenly in prepared pan. Refrigerate until set.
  • 3   For the filling: In a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, melt butter. Stir in sugar and evaporated milk. Bring to a boil, and let boil 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in marshmallow creme, 1/4 cup peanut butter and vanilla. Fold in peanuts. Spread over bottom layer, return to refrigerator until set.
  • 4   For the caramel: Combine caramels and cream in a medium saucepan over low heat. Cook and stir until melted and smooth. Spread over filling. Chill until set.
  • 5   For the top layer: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine 1 cup milk chocolate chips, 1/4 cup butterscotch chips, and 1/4 cup peanut butter. Cook and stir until melted and smooth. Spread over caramel layer. Chill 1 hour before cutting into 1 inch squares.

Nutrion facts:


Total Fat 4.6g 7%
    Saturated Fat 2.0g  
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 50mg 2%
Potassium 41mg 1%
Total Carbohydrates 10.1g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1%
Protein 1.5g 3%
Sugars 8g  
Vitamin A 27IU  
Vitamin C 0mg  
Calcium 15mg  
Iron 0mg  
Thiamin 0mg  
Niacin 1mg  
Vitamin B6 0mg  
Magnesium 8mg  
Folate 5mcg