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Christmas: Crispy Peanut Butterscotch Fudge Squares

Source of Recipe

Nestle


List of Ingredients

1 recipe Crust, ingredients follow
4 1/2 teaspoons light margarine
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
3 cups toasted rice cereal
1 recipe Fudge, ingredients follow
2 tablespoons light margarine
2/3 cup NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Fat Free Milk
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Butterscotch Flavored Morsels
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup cocktail peanuts, chopped



Recipe

FOR CRUST:
COAT 13 x 9-inch baking pan and rubber spatula with nonstick cooking spray.

MELT margarine over low heat in medium, heavy-duty saucepan. Add marshmallows and peanut butter; stir until melted. Remove from heat. Add cereal; stir until coated. Press onto bottom of prepared baking using prepared rubber spatula.

FOR FUDGE:
COMBINE 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.

ADD marshmallows, morsels, 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.


YIELD: 80 Squares