WALNUT PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE

Walnut Peanut Butter Fudge image

My family loves fudge so I make a batch often. It also makes a great gift during the holiday season.-Robin Hazzard, Howes Cave, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 3-1/4 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

11 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
2 cups sugar
1 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 package (10 ounces) peanut butter chips
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup chopped walnuts

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, evaporated milk, salt and 4 tablespoons butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a rapid boil. Boil for 8 minutes or until a candy thermometer reads 226°, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. Add peanut butter chips; stir until mixture is smooth. Pour into prepared pan. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a heavy saucepan, combine brown sugar, corn syrup and remaining butter. Cook and stir until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from the heat. Stir in confectioners' sugar until smooth. , Spread evenly over peanut butter layer in pan. Sprinkle with walnuts; press down lightly. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Cut into 1-in. squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 54mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.