Sunday, December 23, 2007

Snicker's Fudge

This is a time consuming candy but it is soooooo worth all the effort! It really does taste like a Snickers candy bar!

First Layer:

1 cup milk chocolate chips 1/4 cup butterscotch chips 1/4 cup peanut butter

Second Layer:

4 T butter1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup evaporated milk 1 1/2 cups marshmallow creme 1/4 cup peanut butter 1 t vanilla 1 1/2 cups chopped salted peanuts

Third Layer:

14 ounce package caramel cubes 1/4 cup heavy cream

Fourth Layer:

1 cup milk chocolate chips 1/4 cup butterscotch chips 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

First Layer:In a small saucepan over low heat, add milk chocolate chips, butterscotch chips and peanut butter. Stir often until completely melted and smooth. Pour mixture into the bottom of a 9 x 13" baking pan lightly coated with nonstick spray or lined with non stick aluminum foil. Using a spatula spread the mixture to an even layer and place in the refrigerator until set.

Second Layer: In a medium heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Mix in sugar and evaporated milk. Once it comes to a boil, let cook 5 minutes while stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and quickly stir in marshmallow creme, peanut butter and vanilla. Stir in peanuts. Pour over the set chocolate layer and use a spatula to gently spread mixture in an even layer. Place in the refrigerator until set.

Third Layer: Place the unwrapped caramel cubes and heavy cream in a medium saucepan. Place over low heat and stir until the mixture has completely melted and is smooth. Pour in the pan and quickly spread to an even layer with a spatula. Place in the refrigerator until set.

Fourth Layer: In a small saucepan over low heat, add milk chocolate chips, butterscotch chips and peanut butter. Stir often until completely melted and smooth. Pour over the third layer and use an off-set spatula to spread to an even layer. Place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares.

Tomorrow's Daily Special: Frito Candy