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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."
Caramel Peanut Fudge Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 113 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  2 Hrs 20 Min
Original recipe yield 8 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • BOTTOM LAYER
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
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  • 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
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  • 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 25, 2004 by looders 
I worked this recipe into my Christmas baking day and it was so worth it! Out of all the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 14, 2003 by ELISAW 
This fudge is delicious! Just a few notes to help save time: A 7 oz. jar of marshmallow... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 5, 2006 by Jen R. 
This was really good! It was difficult to cut, but other than that fantastic. I read about... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 11, 2007 by momof3 
I've made this many times now, always make it at Christmas time. It has one top prize at two... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on may 24, 2005 by mmgust 
This was wonderful. Everyone wanted the recipe! I read the reviews and lined my pan with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 19, 2003 by NICOLEA2 
I've been making this recipe for 3 yrs. It's expected at Christmas now. Although I did make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 16, 2003 by VAL R 
Tastes delicious, however prep time is inaccurate. This takes quite awhile to prepare, mainly... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 4, 2007 by Grandma Mackie 
I have made these for years and they are good. However, instead of using a one pan I use mini... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 14, 2003 by Italian Elegance 
This recipe is fantastic! It really does taste like Snickers. Everyone that tried it wanted... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 10, 2003 by NYPD K9 COP 
This recipe was excellent! I have to admit it was time consuming because you had to chill... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Caramel Peanut Fudge

Servings Per Recipe: 96

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 84

  • Total Fat: 4.6g
  • Cholesterol: 4mg
  • Sodium: 49mg
  • Total Carbs: 10.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.3g
  • Protein: 1.5g

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