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Sweet Peanut Treats
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 60
We sold tempting bars almost like these at the refreshment stand at the Minnesota state park where I worked in the '70's, and they were a favorite of employees and visitors alike. Now I make this recipe when I want to serve a special treat. —Phyllis Smith, Olympia, Washington
Ingredients:
2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups butterscotch chips
1 jar (18 ounces) creamy peanut butter
1 cup butter, cubed
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
1/4 cup vanilla cook-and-serve pudding mix
7-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
16 ounces salted peanuts
Directions:
1. In a microwave, melt the chocolate chips, butterscotch chips and peanut butter; stir until smooth. Spread half into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. pan. Chill until firm.
2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the butter, milk and pudding; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
3. Transfer to a large bowl; beat in the confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Spread over chocolate mixture in pan. Stir peanuts into remaining chocolate mixture. Carefully spread over pudding layer. Chill until set. Cut into 1-in. squares. Yield: 10 dozen.
By RecipeOfHealth.com