BUTTERSCOTCH PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE

Butterscotch Peanut Butter Fudge image

You don't have to be experienced at making candy to try your hand at this no-fail fudge. The simply delicious confection makes a great gift everyone appreciates.-Marina Castle Kelley, Canyon Country, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield about 2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 teaspoon plus 1/2 cup butter, divided
1 package (11 ounces) butterscotch chips
1 cup creamy peanut butter
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup chopped unsalted peanuts

Steps:

Line an 11x7-in. pan with foil and grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter; set aside., In a large saucepan, combine the butterscotch chips, peanut butter and remaining butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until melted. Remove from the heat; stir in marshmallows until smooth. Spread into prepared pan; sprinkle with peanuts. Chill until firm., Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Discard foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 28mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.