Shelly's Recipe

CANDY BAR FUDGE

Category: Candy

1/2 cup butter
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup milk
3 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
30 caramels
1 tbsp water
2 cups salted peanuts
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter, cocoa, brown sugar and milk. Microwave on high until mixture boils, about 3 minutes. Stir in confectioners sugar and vanilla. Pour into a greased 8 inch square baking pan.

In another microwave-safe bowl, heat caramels and water on high for 2 minutes or until melted. Stir in peanuts; spread over chocolate layer. Microwave chocolate chips on high for 1 minute or until melted; spread over caramel layer. Chill until firm. Yield: 2 and 3/4 pounds.