Peanut Butter Cup Fudge
REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups become the star of this indulgant peanut butter and chocolate fudge recipe. This easy dessert makes a great holiday gift for neighbors and friends, or an easy host gift. Top it with crushed peanuts for even more sweet and salty magic.
ingredients
- 30 REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups Miniatures
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 2/3 cup evaporated milk (5-oz. can)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
- 2 cups HERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate Chips (11.5-oz. pkg.)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
directions
- 1. Line 8- or 9-inch square pan with foil, extending foil over edges of pan. Remove wrappers from peanut butter cups.* Cut each cup into quarters; set aside.
- 2. Combine sugar, evaporated milk and butter in heavy medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, to a full rolling boil. Boil, stirring constantly, 5 minutes.
- 3. Remove from heat; stir in marshmallows, milk chocolate chips and vanilla. Stir until marshmallows are melted. Add peanut butter cup pieces; stir quickly to distribute candy pieces throughout mixture. Spread evenly in prepared pan.
- 4. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm. Remove from pan; peel off foil. Cut into squares. Store tightly covered in cool, dry place.
- About 2-1/4 pounds fudge.
- *Wrappers are easier to remove if candies are placed in freezer for about 15 minutes.
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