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LORETTA LYNN'S PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE

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LORETTA LYNN'S

3 c. sugar
1 tsp. cocoa
3/4 c. water
1 stick butter
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. smooth peanut butter

In a large bowl, mix the sugar and cocoa well. in a saucepan, bring the water to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and add the cocoa mixture. Cook to soft-ball stage or about 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and add the butter and vanilla. Stir until the butter melts. Remove the pan from the heat and quickly add the peanut
butter. Stir just until blended. Pour immediately into a greased 9x9x2 inch baking pan. Score 1" squares while warm. Let cool about 20 minutes and cut when firm.
Makes 24 squares.