Peanutty Fudge Log
For gift-giving, slice this peanut-coated candy and fashion each piece with decorative plastic wrap.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
30 slices
Ingredients
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1-1/3 cups sugar
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1 5-ounce can (2/3 cup) evaporated milk
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1-1/2 cups tiny marshmallows
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3/4 cup semisweet chocolate pieces
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3/4 cup butterscotch-flavored pieces
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1/2 cup chopped dry roasted peanuts
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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1/2 cup finely chopped dry roasted peanuts
Directions
1.
In heavy, medium saucepan combine sugar, evaporated milk, and salt. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook and stir for 5 minutes.
2.
Remove saucepan from heat. Add marshmallows, chocolate pieces, butterscotch pieces, the 1/2 cup chopped peanuts, and vanilla. Stir until marshmallows melt. Chill, if necessary, until firm enough to handle.
3.
Shape mixture into a 15x2-inch log. Roll in finely chopped peanuts. Chill in refrigerator at least 4 hours; cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Store tightly covered in the refrigerator. Makes 30 slices (about 1-1/2 pounds).
Make-Ahead Tip
Prepare candy log as above. Tightly cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Slice as above.
Nutrition information
Calories 115, Total Fat 5 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Sodium 56 mg, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 2 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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