CHOCOLATE PEANUT CANDY SQUARES

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Several years ago, I took this recipe to my sister's annual Christmas cookie- and candy-making party. Everyone still tells me that their families beg them to make these decadent delights for their holiday festivities.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 12 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon plus 1 cup butter, divided
1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 package (10 to 11 ounces) butterscotch chips
1 jar (18 ounces) peanut butter
1 can (16 ounces) salted peanuts
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 package (3 ounces) cook-and-serve vanilla pudding mix
1 teaspoon maple flavoring
1 package (2 pounds) confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Grease a 15x10x1-in. pan with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. In a saucepan over low heat, cook and stir chips and peanut butter until chips are melted and mixture is smooth. Spread half into prepared pan; refrigerate. Add peanuts to the remaining mixture; set aside. , In a saucepan, combine the milk, pudding mix and remaining butter; cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; stir in maple flavoring. In a bowl, beat confectioners' sugar and pudding mixture until smooth. Carefully spread over bottom layer. Carefully spread with reserved peanut mixture. Chill for at least 24 hours. Cut into 1-in. squares. Refrigerate in airtight containers.

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Hawraa Ayoub
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These are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Hassnain Rajput
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I love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter. These squares are the perfect balance of sweet and salty.


Mili Overstreet
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These are the best peanut butter chocolate squares I've ever had. I'll definitely be making them again and again.


Zeni Zeni
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These were really easy to make, and they turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.


Confuse Santo
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I had some trouble getting the chocolate to melt smoothly. I think I'll try using a double boiler next time.


Noman Qurashi
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These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Donovan Bekker
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I love that these are made with all-natural ingredients. I feel good about giving them to my family.


Jesmine Vella
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These are so rich and decadent. I could definitely see myself eating these as a dessert.


Bishnu Hamal
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I made these for my kids and they devoured them. They're the perfect after-school snack.


Joseph Collins
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These were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them, and they were so easy to make.


Lee Walker
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OMG! This was surprisingly delicious. I was hesitant to try it because I'm not a huge fan of peanut butter, but my friend convinced me to give it a shot. I'm so glad I did!