Growing up in Kentucky we always went to the state fair, it was a big deal! Flea market, rides, animals, overpriced stuffed aliens and corn-dogs, uh yes please! But the best part was always the homemade fudge that made it’s way home with us. Chocolate-peanut butter was always my choice. It’s still one of my very favorite things on this planet and here is a lovely little recipe that is both easy to make and delicious! I’m excited to try the next batch with christmas cookie cutters, I’m thinking a gingerbread man with red and green m&m buttons! YES!
Let us know how they turn out for you!
Happy Fudge-Day, I mean Wednesday!
Chocolate and Peanut Butter Squares
courtesy of Colleen at soufflebombay.blogspot.com
1 pound white chocolate
1 cup peanut butter
1 1/2 cups chocolate chips or 12 ounces of chocolate
1/2 cup heavy cream
*I happen to have a silicone “pan” with 24 squares in it – which I use when making this. In the past I have just used a 9×9 baking pan.
Line your pan with parchment or waxed paper, leaving an overhang. (you can also use foil however you will need to spray it with cooking spray).
Melt your white chocolate in your microwave for about a minute, stir until the chocolate is melted and creamy. Add in the peanut butter and stir until blended and smooth.
Spread mixture into your pan.
Refrigerate for 15 minutes or until a bit firm.
In a saucepan, combine your milk chocolate and your cream and heat over medium high heat until melted and smooth, stirring constantly. Pour/smooth over peanut butter mixture.
Chill for at least 3 hours or overnight. Later, lift out the candy and cut into small squares.
Feel free to “bedazzle” these for Valentines or any holiday. I made some with sprinkles, glitter gel, candies and silver dragees. Put some parchment paper in a pretty box, type up the recipe on a cute and there you have it…a gift better that the store to give.
You can also cut into shapes with a quality small cookie cutter
