Candy Bar Fudge

This recipe is from Susan Brzozowski, Ellicot City, Maryland.

• Ready In: 16 mins
• Serves: 24
• Yields: 2 1/2 pounds

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 1⁄3 cup  cocoa
• 1⁄4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1⁄4 cup milk
• 2 1⁄2 cups powdered sugar
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 30  caramel candies, unwrapped
• 2  tablespoons water
• 2  cups unsalted peanuts
• 1⁄2 cup chocolate chips

Directions

1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave on high for 3 minutes or until mixture boils, stirring after one minute. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla; pour into a buttered 8x8" baking dish and set aside.
2. Heat caramels and water in another microwave-safe bowl on high 2 minutes or until melted, stirring after 1 minute; stir in peanuts. Spread over chocolate mixture; set aside.
3. Microwave chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl on high 1 minute, stirring until melted. Pour evenly over caramel layer. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into squares.