1/2 c Butter or margarine
1/3 c Baking cocoa
1/4 c Packed brown sugar
1/4 c Milk
3 1/2 c Confectioners’ sugar
1 ts Vanilla extract
30 Caramels, unwrapped
1 tb Water
2 c Salted peanuts
1/2 c Semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 c Milk chocolate chips
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter, cocoa, brown sugar and milk. Microwave on high until mixture boils, about 3 minutes. Stir in confectioners’ sugar and vanilla. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. In another microwave-safe bowl, heat caramels and water on high for 2 minutes or until melted. Stir in peanuts; spread over chocolate layer. Microwave chocolate chips on high for 1 minute or until melted; spread over caramel layer. Chill until firm.
Makes 2-3/4 pounds.
1/2 c Cocoa
3 1/2 c Powdered sugar
1/4 c Whipping cream
1/2 c Butter
2 tb Coffee; very strong
1/2 c Pecans; coarsely chopped (may be omitted)
Stir together cocoa and powdered sugar in large bowl till well blended. There should be no lumps. Melt butter over medium heat. Add coffee and beat with an electric beater till smooth. Fold in pecans. Turn into wax paper lined loaf pan. Smooth top with knife dipped in warm water. Refrigerate till set. When set, turn and cut into squares.