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Mrs. D's Chocolate Peanut Fudge

Mrs. D's Chocolate Peanut Fudge is a desserts recipe made with Unsalted Shelled Peanuts, Plus Unsalted Butter, Granulated Sugar, Whole Milk, and Pure 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
• 3 tbsp
• 2 cup
• 1 cup
• 1 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract measuring cup, measuring spoons, baking sheet with sides, 9- by 9- by 2-inch square cake pan, 2 1/2-quart saucepan, whisk, candy/ deep frying thermometer, rubber spatula.

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit

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-quart 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 Fahrenheit, 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 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 desired size and serve.