Caramelos caseros de chocolate

Ingredientes

• 2 teaspoons butter
• 1 cup milk chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup butterscotch chips
• 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• FILLING:
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup evaporated milk
• 1-1/2 cups marshmallow creme
• 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1-1/2 cups chopped salted peanuts
• CARAMEL LAYER:
• 1 package (14 ounces) caramels
• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• ICING:
• 1 cup (6 ounces) milk chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup butterscotch chips
• 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

Preparación

1. 1

   Create the first layer: Line a 13x9-inch pan with foil. Grease the foil with 2 teaspoons of butter, then set the pan aside. In a small saucepan, combine the chocolate chips, butterscotch chips and peanut butter. Stir over low heat until the mixture is melted and smooth. Spread it into the prepared pan, then refrigerate it until set.

2. 2

   Start the filling: In a small heavy saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sugar and milk, and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for five minutes, stirring regularly.

3. 3

   Finish the filling: Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the marshmallow creme, peanut butter and vanilla until smooth. Add the peanuts, and spread the filling over the entire first layer in the pan. Refrigerate until set.

4. 4

   Add the caramel layer: In a small heavy saucepan, combine the caramels and cream, and stir over low heat until melted and smooth. Cook and stir for four minutes. Spread the caramel over the entire layer of filling, and refrigerate until set.

5. 5

   Add the icing: In a saucepan, combine the chocolate chips, butterscotch chips and peanut butter. Stir over low heat until melted and smooth. Pour the icing over the entire layer of caramel, and refrigerate for a least four hours or overnight.

6. 6

   Cut and serve: Transfer the pan from the fridge to the countertop about 20 minutes before serving. Remove the candy from the pan, cut the block into 1-inch wide strips, then into squares.