Candy Bar Fudge

Serves: 24 Yield: 2.5 pounds

1/2 cup butter, softened 1/3 cup cocoa 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed 1/4 cup milk 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 30 caramel candies, unwrapped 2 tablespoons water 2 cups unsalted peanuts 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Directions: 1 Combine first 4 ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave on high for 3 minutes or until mixture boils, stirring after one minute. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla; pour into a buttered 8x8" baking dish and set aside. 2 Heat caramels and water in another microwave-safe bowl on high 2 minutes or until melted, stirring after 1 minute; stir in peanuts. Spread over chocolate mixture; set aside. 3 Microwave chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl on high 1 minute, stirring until melted. Pour evenly over caramel layer. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into squares.

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