Snickers Fudge

While looking for the recipe for my favorite carnation fudge recipe I came across another fudge recipe that looks like a new candy I want to make at Christmas time.  Naturally, I will need to try this sooner to decide whether to place this in my permanent recipe collection.  This looks Good. Also looks like a lot of work. Did I mention also a lot of calories, carbs and sugar. Oh well, just one piece can't hurt.     I am not sure I will want to have the carmel layer.  But when I make this for the first time I will include it.

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Snickers Fudge

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Recipe makes about  8 dozen

1 inch squares 

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INGREDIENTS

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For the first layer (Bottom)

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

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For the second layer (Filling)

4 tablespoons butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups marshmallow creme
1/4 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups chopped salted peanuts

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For the third layer (Carmel)

14 ounce package caramel cubes
1/4 cup heavy cream

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For the fourth layer (Icing)

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

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DIRECTIONS

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To make the first layer bottom

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. Using an off-set spatula, spread the mixture to an even layer and place in the refrigerator until set.

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To make the second layer filling

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. 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 an off-set spatula to gently spread mixture in an even layer. Place in the refrigerator until set.

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To make the third layer carmel

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 an off-set spatula. Place in the refrigerator until set.

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To make the fourth layer icing

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 1 inch squares.  

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Nutrition Info:

Serving Size 1 inch square piece (56g)
Calories 249
Calories from Fat 116 (46%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 12.9g 19%
Saturated Fat 4.0g 19%
Monounsaturated Fat 5.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.1g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 8mg 2%
Sodium 169mg 7%
Potassium 155mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 30.8g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1.3g 5%
Sugars 23.1g
Protein 5.1g 10%
Vitamin A 87mcg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.1mcg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Vitamin E 1mcg 5%
Calcium 36mg 3%
Iron 0mg 2%