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Gooey caramel and crunchy peanuts for a delicious sweet that rivals your favorite candy bar. This recipe yields 64 servings, making it perfect for holiday baking exchanges and large family gatherings.

Candy Bar Fudge
Serves 64
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Prep Time
15 min
Total Time
2 hr 25 min
Prep Time
15 min
Total Time
2 hr 25 min
Ingredients
  1. 1/2 cup butter
  2. 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  3. 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  4. 1/4 cup milk
  5. 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  6. 1 teaspoon vanilla
  7. 30 vanilla caramels, unwrapped*
  8. 1 tablespoon water*
  9. 2 cups peanuts
  10. 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate pieces
  11. 1/2 cup milk chocolate pieces
Instructions
  1. Line a 9x9x2-inch or 11x7x1-1/2-inch baking pan with foil, extending the foil over the edges of the pan. Butter the foil; set pan aside.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave the butter, uncovered, on 100-percent power (high) for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until melted. Stir in cocoa powder, brown sugar, and milk. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until mixture boils, stirring once. Stir again; microwave for 30 seconds more. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread fudge evenly in the prepared pan.
  3. In another microwave-safe bowl combine caramels and water. Microwave, uncovered, on 50-percent power (medium) for 2 to 2- 1/2 minutes or until caramels are melted, stirring once. Stir in peanuts. Microwave, uncovered, on medium for 45 to 60 seconds more or until mixture is softened. Gently and quickly spread caramel mixture over fudge layer in pan.
  4. In a 2-cup microwave-safe glass measuring cup or bowl, combine semisweet and milk chocolate pieces. Microwave, uncovered, on 50-percent power (medium) for 2 to 2-1/2 minutes or until melted, stirring once or twice. Spread over caramel layer. Cover and chill for 2 to 3 hours or until firm. Use foil to lift fudge from pan. Peel off foil and cut fudge into squares. Arrange fudge in gift container; cover with plastic wrap.
NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING
  1. Calories 102, Total Fat 5g, Cholesterol 5mg, Sodium 24mg, Total Carbohydrate 14g, Fiber 1g, Sugar 12g, Protein 2g
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