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1/2
cup butter
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1/3
cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1/4
cup packed brown sugar
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1/4
cup milk
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3 1/2
cups sifted powdered sugar
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1
teaspoon vanilla
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30
vanilla caramels
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1
tablespoon water
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2
cups unsalted peanuts
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1/2
cup semisweet chocolate pieces
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1/2
cup milk chocolate pieces
1. Line a 9x9x2-inch pan with foil, extending over edges; set aside. In a microwave-safe bowl micro-cook butter, uncovered, on 100 percent power (high) for 45 seconds to 2 minutes or until melted. Stir in cocoa powder, brown sugar, and milk. Cook, uncovered, on high for 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil, stirring once. Stir again. Cook for 1 minute more. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla. Spread into pan.
2. In a glass bowl combine caramels and the water. Cook, uncovered, on 50 percent power (medium) 3-1/2 to 5 minutes or until melted, stirring once. Stir in nuts; spread over fudge.
3. In a 2-cup glass measure micro-cook chocolate on 50 percent power (medium) for 2 to 3 minutes or until melted, stirring once. Spread atop caramel. Chill until chocolate is firm. Remove from pan; cut into squares. Serve at room temperature. Store in refrigerator. Makes 64 pieces.
- Make Ahead Tip Prepare fudge and cut into squares. Cover and chill in refrigerator for up to 3 days. Or, transfer to an airtight freezer container; seal, label, and freeze up to 1 month. Thaw 2 hours at room temperature or overnight in refrigerator before serving.
- Calories 93,
- Protein (gm) 2,
- Carbohydrate (gm) 12,
- Fat, total (gm) 5,
- Sodium (mg) 28,
- Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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Maybe I did something wrong. The bottom of the candy bar did not set at all there was too many peanuts and not enough carmel. So I tried it again.I added more carmels that was fine but the bottom was still very mushy. Can anyone tell me what went wrong? Thanks
1/15/2012 12:59:20 AM Report AbuseThis was a very good recipe....everyone loved it, and the chocolate on top set up nice, so they are stackable and good for gift giving. I used cashews instead of peanuts for a richer taste. It's a keeper recipe!
12/19/2009 12:56:49 PM Report Abuse