Microwave Candy Bar Fudge - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. margarine or butter
1/3 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 c. packed brown sugar
1/4 c. milk
3 1/2 c. sifted powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
30 vanilla caramels
2 c. unsalted peanuts
1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate pieces
1/2 c. milk chocolate pieces

Preparation

Line a 9 x 9-inch pan with foil and set aside.
In a bowl, microwave on High margarine or butter, uncovered, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in cocoa, brown sugar and milk.
Cook, uncovered, on High for 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.
In a glass bowl, combine caramels and 1 tablespoon water.
Cook, uncovered, on 50% power for 4 to 5 minutes or until melted, stirring once.
Stir in nuts and spread over fudge.
In a 2-cup glass measure, cook chocolate on Medium for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes or until melted, stirring once. Spread atop caramel.
Chill until firm.
Remove from pan and cut into squares.
Store in refrigerator.
Makes 64 pieces.