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Mrs. D's Chocolate Peanut Fudge

Mrs. D's Chocolate Peanut Fudge comes together with Unsalted Shelled Peanuts, Whole Milk, Unsalted Butter, Sugar, and Vanilla Extract. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup
• 1 cup
• 3 tbsp
• 1/2 tsp
• 2 cup
• 1 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   EQUIPMENT: Baking sheets w/ sides, 9 x 9 x 2-inch square cake pan, whisk, candy/deep frying thermometer.

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.

3. 3

   Toast the peanuts on a baking sheet in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 6 to 7 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove the peanuts from the oven and set aside until needed.

5. 5

   Heat the sugar, milk, cocoa, and salt in a 2 1/2-qt saucepan over medium heat.

6. 6

   Stir until the mixture is smooth and the sugar is dissolved.

7. 7

   Bring to a boil, then adjust heat to medium-low and allow the mixture to cook until it reaches a temperature of 245 degrees, about 22 to 25 minutes.

8. 8

   Use a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides of the saucepan every 5 to 6 minutes.

9. 9

   Remove the pan from the heat.

10. 10

    Vigorously stir in the remaining butter and the vanilla.

11. 11

    Fold in the peanuts and pour into the prepared cake pan.

12. 12

    Allow to cool to room temperature, about 45 minutes.

13. 13

    Cut into the desired size and serve.