DOUBLE-DECKER FUDGE

Double-Decker Fudge image

Everyone loves peanut butter and chocolate, so this layered fudge is always a hit with family and friends. I found the recipe about 15 years ago and have been making it for the holidays ever since.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 3-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup butter, divided
4-1/2 cups sugar
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
2 cups peanut butter chips, divided
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Line a 9-in. square pan with foil and grease the foil with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, milk, marshmallow creme and 1/4 cup butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a rapid boil; boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat., Pour 3 cups of hot mixture into a bowl; add 1 cup peanut butter chips. Stir until chips are melted and mixture is smooth. Pour into prepared pan. , To the remaining hot mixture, add cocoa, vanilla, and remaining chips and butter; stir until chips and butter are melted and mixture is smooth. Pour evenly over peanut butter layer in pan. Cool. Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Cut into 1-in. squares. Refrigerate in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.