Candy Bar Fudge

Make our Candy Bar Fudge, a decadent peanut butter chocolate combination oozing with delicious caramel, with peanuts added for a satisfying crunch.

Ingredients

Step 1

• 1 bag #2717 Sweet Selections^® Base Fudge Mix
• 14 oz water
• 4 cups peanut butter
• 2 cups peanuts
• 4 cups Midway’s Finest Caramel #4224

Step 2

• 1 bag #2715 Sweet Selections^® Chocolate Fudge Mix
• 12 oz water
• 4 sticks butter

Directions

• Turn on the fudge cooker.
• Add 14oz of water and slowly add 4 cups of peanut butter.
• Slowly add one 7 lb. bag of #2717 Sweet Selections^® Base Fudge Mix. 
• Add 2 cups peanuts (chopped, or whole for more texture).
• If mix is too dry, add more water, an ounce at a time. Let stir until the peanut butter is all melted and the mix is smooth and shiny, about 160˚F.
• Pour half the batch into (2) 13x9x2 lined pans but keep pans warm to not allow fudge to set.
• Quickly steam clean the kettle.
• While kettle is steam cleaning melt 4 cups of #4224 Midway’s Finest Caramel.
• Pour 2 cups onto each pan of peanut fudge, spreading evenly.
• Once steam cleaned, add 4 sticks of butter and 12oz of water and let stir until butter is melted.
• Slowly add one 7 lb. bag of #2715 Chocolate Fudge Mix. Let stir until the mix is smooth and shiny, about 160˚F.
• Pour half the batch into (2) 13x9x2 parchment-lined pans.
• Let it set up and cool for 8 hours or overnight. Slice and serve.
• Store in an airtight container at room temperature.