Fudge & Candy

Crispy Peanut Butterscotch Fudge Squares

Name: Crispy Peanut Butterscotch Fudge Squares
Prep time: 20 s
Cook time: 5 s
Total time: 25 s
Yield: 80
Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray; 4 1/2 teaspoons light margarine; 4 cups miniature marshmallowsdivided; 1 cup creamy peanut butterdivided; 3 cups crisp rice cereal; 2 tablespoons light margarine; 2/3 cup (5 fluid-ounce can) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Fat Free Milk; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Butterscotch Flavored Morsels; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup cocktail peanutschopped

NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE®

Level

Easy

Prep

20 min

Cook

5 min

Servings

80 squares

These wonderful Crispy Peanut Butterscotch Fudge Squares will be adored by the dessert lovers in your group. Perfect for entertaining or family snacks.

Key Ingredients

Evaporated Milk

NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Fat Free Evaporated Milk

12 oz

A bag of semi-sweet chocolate morsels with an orange label and a butterscotch morsel and oat cookie.

Morsels and Baking Ingredients

NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Butterscotch Artificially Flavored Morsels

11 oz.

Ingredients

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Nonstick cooking spray
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4 1/2 teaspoons light margarine
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4 cups miniature marshmallows, divided
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1 cup creamy peanut butter, divided
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3 cups crisp rice cereal
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2 tablespoons light margarine
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2/3 cup (5 fluid-ounce can) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Fat Free Milk
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 cup NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Butterscotch Flavored Morsels
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 cup cocktail peanuts, chopped

Make It

Step 1

Coat 13 x 9-inch baking pan and rubber spatula with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2

Melt 4 1/2 teaspoons margarine over low heat in medium, heavy-duty saucepan. Add 2 cups marshmallows and 1/4 cup peanut butter; stir until melted. Remove from heat. Add cereal; stir until coated. Press onto bottom of prepared baking using prepared rubber spatula.

Step 3

Combine 2 tablespoons margarine, evaporated milk, sugar and salt in medium, heavy-duty saucepan. Bring to a full rolling boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil, stirring constantly, for 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 4

Add remaining 2 cups marshmallows, morsels, remaining 3/4 cup peanut butter and vanilla extract; stir vigorously for 1 minute or until marshmallows and morsels are completely melted. Pour over crust. Sprinkle nuts over fudge; press in slightly. Refrigerate until set. Cut into squares.