Snickers Fudge

A few years ago a friend of mine introduced me to this incredible treat: Snickers Fudge.  Snickers aren't even my most favorite candy bar...but this fudge is insanely good.  And since it's so good, that can only mean one thing: that it's not good for you.  Due to my lack of self-control, I only make this treat every other year...otherwise I would gain 5 pounds every Christmas from this fudge alone!  Thank goodness Geoff and I were able to take most of the fudge to our work places so others would consume it as well.

Here's the recipe:

Bottom Layer:
1 C. milk chocolate chips (6 oz.)
1/4 C. butterscotch chips
1/4 C. creamy peanut butter

Filling:
1/4 C. butter
1 C. sugar
1/4 C. evaporated milk
1 1/2 C. marshmallow cream
1/4 C. peanut butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 C. chopped salted peanuts

Caramel Layer:
14 oz. package of caramels (get the kind you don't have to unwrap!)
1/4 C. whipping cream


Top Layer:
 1 C. milk chocolate chips (6 oz.)
1/4 C. butterscotch chips
1/4 C. creamy peanut butter

Bottom Layer: Stir all ingredients over low heat until melted and smooth.  Spread on lightly greased 9x13 pan.  Refrigerate (I just pop it in the freezer, it sets faster) until set.

Filling: Melt the butter over Medium High heat.  Add sugar and milk, bring to boil.  Boil for 5 minutes (stirring constantly).  Remove from heat, stir in marshmallow cream, peanut butter, and vanilla.  Stir in peanuts.  Spread over 1st layer.  Refrigerate (or freeze) until set.

Caramel Layer: Stir caramels and cream over low heat until melted and smoothy.  Spread over layers.  Refrigerate (or freeze) until set.

Top Layer: Same as Bottom Layer

Refrigerate (this time for real, don't stick it in the freezer) for at least 1 hour.

Enjoy!