Recipe: Candy Bar Fudge (using caramels)

Candy Bar Fudge
Submitted by: Patty Stockton
Makes 2 3/4 pounds

1/2 cup butter
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup milk
3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
30 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
1 tablespoon water
2 cups salted peanuts
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips

Grease an 8x8 inch square baking pan.

In a microwave-safe bowl combine butter, cocoa powder, brown sugar and milk. Microwave on high until mixture boils, about 3 minutes. Stir in confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract. Pour into prepared pan.

In a separate microwave-safe bowl heat caramels and water on high for 2 minutes, or until caramels melt. Stir in peanuts; spread mixture over chocolate layer.

In a small microwave-safe bowl combine semisweet and milk chocolate chips; microwave on high for 1 minute or until melted. Spread over caramel layer. Chill for 2 hours, or until firm.