Microwave Candy Bar Fudge

A layer of fudge, a peanutty caramel filling, and a topping of melted chocolate add up to a homemade treat that tastes just like a candy bar.


Microwave Candy Bar Fudge

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Servings: 64 pieces
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 24 mins
 
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Ingredients
  • 1/2  cup
    butter
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  • 1/3  cup
    unsweetened cocoa powder
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  • 1/4  cup
    packed brown sugar
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  • 1/4  cup
    milk
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  • 3-1/2  cups
    sifted powdered sugar
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  • 1  teaspoon
    vanilla
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  • 30  vanilla
    caramels
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  • 1  tablespoon
    water
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  • 2  cups
    unsalted peanuts
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  • 1/2  cup
    semisweet chocolate pieces
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  • 1/2  cup
    milk chocolate pieces
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Directions
1.
Line a 9x9x2-inch pan with foil, extending over edges; set aside. In a microwave-safe bowl micro-cook butter, uncovered, on 100 percent power (high) for 45 seconds to 2 minutes or until melted. Stir in cocoa powder, brown sugar, and milk. Cook, uncovered, on high for 1-1/2 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.
2.
In a glass bowl combine caramels and the water. Cook, uncovered, on 50 percent power (medium) 3-1/2 to 5 minutes or until melted, stirring once. Stir in nuts; spread over fudge.
3.
In a 2-cup glass measure micro-cook chocolate on 50 percent power (medium) for 2 to 3 minutes or until melted, stirring once. Spread atop caramel. Chill until chocolate is firm. Remove from pan; cut into squares. Serve at room temperature. Store in refrigerator. Makes 64 pieces.

Make-Ahead Tips
Prepare fudge and cut into squares. Cover and chill in refrigerator for up to 3 days. Or, transfer to an airtight freezer container; seal, label, and freeze up to 1 month. Thaw 2 hours at room temperature or overnight in refrigerator before serving.

Nutrition information
Calories 93, Total Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 28 mg, Carbohydrate 12 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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