Nut Goodies

  • 1 12 ounce package chocolate chips
  • 1 12 ounce package butterscotch chips
  • 1 ounce semisweet chocolate
  • 2 cups smooth peanut butter
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup regular vanilla pudding (not instant)
  • 1/3 cup evaporated milk
  • 2 pounds powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons maple extract
  • 1 pound Spanish salted peanuts

Grease a jelly roll pan or line with parchment paper.

Bottom layer:

Melt chips and chocolate together. Add the peanut butter. Stir together. Spread half the mixture on the jelly roll pan. Freeze until solid.

Middle layer:

Combine the butter, pudding mix, and evaporated milk in a pan. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Stir in the powdered sugar and maple extract. Stir it well. Spread on top of bottom layer. Refrigerate.

Top layer:

Add peanuts to remaining chocolate mixture. Spread evenly over middle layer. Refrigerate and then cut into small pieces.

Keep refrigerated.