Candy Bar Fudge - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter
1/3 c. baking cocoa
1/4 c. packed brown sugar
1/4 c. milk
3 1/2 c. confectioners sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
30 caramels, unwrapped
1 Tbsp. water
2 c. salted peanuts
1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 c. milk chocolate chips

Preparation

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. Yields 2 3/4 pounds.