Candy Bar Fudge
“My manager at work, who knows I like to try new treat recipes, shared this one with me. I’ve made this chewy and chocolaty fudge many times since. Packed with nuts and caramel, it’s like a candy bar. Everyone who’s tried it loves it.” —Lois Freeman, Oxford, Michigan
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 2-3/4pounds | 20minutes + chilling |
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 2-3/4pounds | 20minutes + chilling |
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/3 cup baking cocoa
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 3-1/2 cups confectioner's sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 30 caramels unwrapped
- 1 tbsp water
- 2 cups salted peanuts
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
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Ingredients
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Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter, cocoa, brown sugar and milk. Microwave on high until mixture boils, about 2 minutes. Stir in confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Pour into a greased 8-in. square dish.
- In another microwave-safe bowl, heat caramels and water on high until melted, about 75 seconds. Stir in peanuts; spread over chocolate layer. Microwave chocolate chips on high until melted, about 30 seconds; spread over caramel layer. Chill until firm. Cut into 1-in. squares.
Recipe Notes
Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1100-watt microwave.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 101 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 48mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fibre), 2g protein.
