NOUGAT FILLING
Why I Love This Recipe
Ingredients You'll Need
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup Evaporated Milk
1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow creme
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups (about 8 oz.) coarsely chopped salted peanuts
Directions
MELT butter in medium, heavy-duty saucepan over medium heat. Add granulated sugar and evaporated milk; stir. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
STIR in marshmallow creme, peanut butter and vanilla extract. Add peanuts; stir well. Spread nougat mixture over cookie base. Refrigerate for 15 minutes or until set.
