Peanut Butter Fudge
- 2 c. light brown sugar, packed
- 1 c. granulated sugar
- 1 c. light cream or evaporated milk (undiluted)
- 1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 2 to 3 Tbsp. peanut butter
- 1/2 c. chopped pecans or walnuts
- Lightly butter a 9 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
- Line with wax paper; lightly butter wax paper.
- In a heavy, 3-quart saucepan, cook the brown sugar, granulated sugar and cream over low heat, stirring constantly with wooden spoon, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to boiling.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until candy thermometer registers 234u0b0 or until a little in cold water forms a soft ball.
- Remove from heat.
- Add butter; set aside, without stirring, to cool to lukewarm (110u0b0).
- Add vanilla and peanut butter.
- With wooden spoon, beat until thick and creamy. Stir in nuts.
- Quickly turn into prepared pan; cool completely. Refrigerate.
- Turn out of pan in one piece.
- Remove waxed paper. With sharp knife, cut into pieces.
- Makes about 1 1/2 pounds.
light brown sugar, sugar, light cream, butter, vanilla, peanut butter, pecans
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=889382 (may not work)