Peanut Butter and Caramel Crunch Fudge

This rich Peanut Butter and Caramel Crunch Fudge is a delicious mix of smooth peanut butter, rich chocolate, crunchy rice cereal, and caramel bits. People who like peanut butter and are hungry for something sweet will love this treat!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 can 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups caramel bits
• 1 1/2 cups crisp rice cereal like Rice Krispies
• 1/2 cup chopped roasted peanuts
• A pinch of salt

Instructions:

Line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk

Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until the mixture is smooth and fully melted

Stir in the peanut butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until well combined

Fold in the caramel bits, crisp rice cereal, and chopped roasted peanuts

Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until the fudge is firm and set

Once set, use the parchment paper overhangs to lift the fudge out of the pan

Cut the fudge into squares or bars

Serve and enjoy!