Butterscotch Peanut Butter Fudge

Desserts

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.

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TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min + chilling
YIELD: about 2 pounds.

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

Instructions

1. Line an 11x7-in. pan with foil and grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter; set aside.
2. 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.
3. Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Discard foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 62 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 28mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
1 fat.