neglected

It is usually during the summertime, when there are lots of yummy fruits to bake with, that chocolate desserts get neglected. Here is a recipe I came across a few weeks ago and couldn't wait to try. It is a yummy combo of rice krispie squares, peanut butter fudge and chocolate fudge. Because of the peanut butter, it can be tricky to find a place where you are actually allowed to share this snack. And believe me, you need to share this with good friends. It is so good but makes so much. Maybe this would make a good treat to take to a family reunion (if there are no peanut allergies) or share them with your neighbours. You'll make friends for life!

Peanut Butter Fudge Treats - from Joy the Baker

First make the Rice Krispie layer...
Rice Krispy Treats
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 package (10 oz., about 40) regular marshmallows
- OR -
4 cups miniature marshmallows
6 cups Rice Krispy Cereal (or any puffed rice cereal)

1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
2. Add Rice Krispies cereal. Stir until well coated.
3. Using buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool. Make Peanut Butter Fudge.

Peanut Butter Fudge
recipe from Alton Brown
1 cup butter, plus more for greasing pan
1 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 pound powdered sugar
Microwave butter and peanut butter for 1 minute on high. (I used a 4 cup glass measuring cup.) Stir and microwave on high for 30 more seconds. Stir to ensure all the butter and peanut butter is melted and incorporated. Add vanilla and powdered sugar to peanut butter mixture and stir to combine with a wooden spoon. Pour over the Rice Krispy treats in the pan and spread evenly. Let cool in the fridge while you make the Chocolate Fudge.

Easy Chocolate Fudge
2 Tbsp butter
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1 2/3 cups sugar
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 tsp vanilla
Combine butter, milk, sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in marshmallows, chocolate, and vanilla. Beat for about 1 minute, or until marshmallows melt and mixture is thoroughly combined. Pour over peanut butter fudge, spread evenly and place in the fridge to harden and cool. Cut into 1-inch pieces or smaller.