Recipe: Microwave Candy Bar Fudge (microwave)

MICROWAVE CANDY BAR FUDGE

1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup milk
3 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
30 vanilla caramels
2 cups unsalted peanuts
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips

Line a 9x9x2-inch pan with foil, extending over edges; set aside.

In a microwave-safe bowl micro-cook margarine or butter, uncovered, on 100% power (high) for 1 to 2 minutes or till melted.

Stir in cocoa, brown sugar, and milk. Cook, uncovered, on high in microwave for 2 to 2-1/2 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil, stirring once. Stir again. Cook for 1 minutes more.

Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla. Spread into pan.

In a glass bowl combine caramels and 1 tablespoon water. Cook, uncovered, in microwave on 50% power (medium) 4 to 5 minutes or till melted, stirring once.

Stir in nuts; spread over fudge.

In a 2-cup glass measure cook chocolate in microwave on medium for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes or till melted, stirring once. Spread atop caramel. Chill till firm.

Remove from pan; cut into squares. Serve at room temperature. Store in refrigerator.

Servings: 64
Source: Better Homes & Gardens magazine, December 1991