WHITE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER SQUARES

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People regularly request the recipe once they try my peanut butter fudge dipped in melted white chocolate. It's a nice contrast to typical chocolates on a candy platter. -Tall Pines Farm, Gloria Jarrett, Loveland, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 3-1/4 pounds (about 9-1/2 dozen).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 tablespoon plus 3/4 cup butter, divided
3 cups sugar
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1 package (10 ounces) peanut butter chips
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
1 cup chopped nuts
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 pounds white candy coating, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, optional
1 teaspoon shortening, optional

Steps:

Line a 13-in. x 9-in. pan with foil. Grease the foil with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. , In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, evaporated milk and remaining butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in peanut butter chips until melted. Add the marshmallow creme, nuts and vanilla; stir until blended. Pour into prepared pan. Cool., Remove from pan and cut into 1-in. squares. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets; freeze or refrigerate until firm. , In a microwave, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Dip the squares into the coating; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets until set. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening if desired; stir until smooth. Drizzle over the squares. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 22mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.