Peanut Butter and Chocolate Fudge

For some reason, I associate fudge with Christmas. I really do not eat it any other time of the year. I will admit I normally buy it then make it. This recipe I figured I would try. Well, I think I really needed to let the chocolate fudge set a little longer before adding the top peanut butter layer. It didn't matter since it still tasted good. Next time, I'm going to try placing the peanut butter layer on the bottom to see if it made a difference. I would recommend this recipe for an at the house recipe and not a recipe to serve for company since it has a great taste but the chocolate layer doesn't set as hard as the peanut butter.

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Fudge
Chocolate layer:
8 oz. Baker's Semi-Sweet Chocolate Baking Chocolate Squares
10 oz. sweetened condensed milk
2 tsp vanilla

Directions:

1. Line an 8 inch square pan with parchment/wax paper.
2. In a microwave safe bowl, microwave the chocolate and condensed milk for 2 minutes.
3. Stir and continue to microwave for another 30 minute increments until the chocolate has melted.
4. Add the vanilla and mix. 
5. Spread the mixture into the square pan (or on top of the peanut butter layer if you decided to make the peanut butter layer first).
6. Allow to harden overnight before making the peanut butter layer. 

Peanut butter layer:
10 oz. peanut butter chips
10 oz. sweetened condensed milk
1 Tbsp peanut butter

Directions:

1. In a microwave safe bowl, microwave the peanut butter chips, condensed milk, and peanut butter for one minute.
2. Stir well and add on top of the cooled chocolate layer (or on the bottom of the prepared pan if the peanut butter layer will be first).
3. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm before cutting into desired size.

 Recipe adapted from My Recipes.com and here.

One year ago...........................Candy Cane Marshmallows.
Three years ago......................Boozy Bourbon Chocolate Cupcakes. 

Did you already know............
-Fudge was created in America but unknown. 
-Fudge and caramel differs because of temperature.
-It is believed fudge was created when a batch of caramels were messed up.