Well, we have had our first taste of fall. I’ve seen several trucks full of harvested potatoes headed for the potato houses and I have to say I don’t miss picking potatoes. I will say, however, the feeling you had waking up to old time country music in the dark (moms were listening for digging times) and hearing the rain hit your bedroom window was exhilarating. It probably didn’t have the same effect for farmers, but for this girl at 12 years old, it was amazing.
We tried a new recipe today for homemade Snickers Bar Fudge. I will get the opinions of several I work with, but I really like it. We are always looking for something new and good tasting for our family for the holidays. I would love to have you share some of your favorites.
Snickers Bar Fudge
First Layer
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1/4 cup butterscotch chips
1/4 cup peanut butter
Second Layer
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups marshmallow creme
1/4 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups chopped salted peanuts
Third Layer
14 ounce package caramel cubes
1/4 cup heavy cream
Fourth Layer
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1/4 cup butterscotch chips
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
Directions: For the first layer, lightly spray 9×13 baking pan with cooking spray. Over medium heat, melt milk chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butterscotch chips in small saucepan. Stir together until completely melted and smooth, then pour into the baking pan. Spread the mixture evenly with a spatula, then refrigerate until set.
For the second layer, melt butter over medium-high heat in saucepan. Add sugar and evaporated milk and bring to boil. Cook for five minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and quickly mix in marshmallow creme, peanut butter, and vanilla. Add peanuts to mixture and spread evenly over chocolate layer. Refrigerate until set.
For the third layer, melt caramels and heavy cream over low heat until smooth. Pour over peanut mixture and refrigerate until set.
For the fourth layer, repeat step one. Melt chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and peanut butter over low heat until smooth. Pour over caramel layer and refrigerate for at least one hour before cutting.
I really enjoy this time with you each week and would love to hear from you. Do you have any requests? Is there a recipe you have been looking for or remember from your younger years? Can I help you find it? Do you have any recipes that are special to you that you could share with us? Please contact me at susieqcooking@ainop.com or c/o Pioneer Times, P.O. Box 456, Houlton, Maine 04730.
