Shelly's Recipe

*PEANUT BUTTERSCOTCH FUDGE SQUARES*

Category: Bars

Crust
4 1/2 tsp butter
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
3 cups Rice Krispies toasted rice cereal

Fudge
2 tbsp butter
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 tsp salt
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup butterscotch chips
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1 tsp vanilla extract

Topping
1/4 cup cocktail peanuts, chopped

Crust: Melt butter in a saucepan. Add marshmallows and peanut butter; stir until melted. Remove from heat. Add cereal; stir until coated. Press into bottom of a 13x9 inch baking pan coated with cooking spray.

Fudge: Combine butter, milk, sugar and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a full rolling boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil, stirring constantly, 4 - 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add remaining ingredients, stir vigorously for 1 minute or until marshmallows and morsels are completely melted. Pour over crust. Sprinkle nuts over fudge; press in slightly. Chill until set. Cut into squares.