Butterscotch Peanut Fudge

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. + chilling

Makes

about 6-1/2 dozen

Updated: Feb. 08, 2022
I am a substitute teacher and found this fudge recipe in a very old book in our school library. It was written before microwaves, so I modified it to make a quick treat. The faculty and staff gave it rave reviews. —Peggy Key, Grant, Alabama

Ingredients

  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 package (12 ounces) butterscotch chips
  • 1-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 2/3 cup peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped salted peanuts

Directions

  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the milk, chips and marshmallows. Microwave, uncovered, at 80% power for 3 minutes or until chips and marshmallows are melted, stirring frequently. Stir in peanut butter and vanilla until combined. Fold in the peanuts.
  2. Pour into an 11x7-in. pan coated with cooking spray. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. Cut into squares. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 67 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 28mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.