Name: Peanut Maple Fudge Bars
Yield: Makes 4
Ingredients: 3/4 cup flour; 1/4 cup powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; Pinch of fine sea salt; 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) melted salted butter; 10 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped; 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter; 8 tablespoons (1 stick) salted butter; 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk; 3/4 cup maple syrup; 1 cup (lightly packed) light brown sugar; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons cream cheese; 3/4 cup lightly salted roasted peanuts

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Peanut Maple Fudge BarsJennifer May

Bar-shaped desserts abound in the Midwest. This version is particularly rich.

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