Butterscotch-Peanut Fudge

Yield: Makes 2 1/2 pounds

Ingredients

• 1  (11-ounce) package butterscotch morsels
• 1  (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 1/2  cups  miniature marshmallows
• 2/3  cup  chunky peanut butter
• 1  teaspoon  vanilla extract
• 1/8  teaspoon  salt
• 1  cup  chopped dry-roasted peanuts

Preparation

Cook first 3 ingredients in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, 5 to 6 minutes or until smooth; remove from heat. Stir in chunky peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt until blended; stir in chopped peanuts. Pour into a buttered 9-inch square pan. Chill until firm; cut into squares. Store fudge in refrigerator.

NOTE: For ease, microwave first 3 ingredients in a 2-quart microwave-safe bowl at HIGH 2 to 3 minutes or until melted, stirring twice.