NUTTY PUDDING BARS 
1 (12 oz.) pkg. (2 c.) semi-sweet chocolate pieces
1 (12 oz.) pkg. (2 c.) butterscotch pieces
1 (12 oz.) jar peanut butter
1 oz. unsweetened chocolate
1 c. butter
1/2 of 1 (4 serving size) pkg. (5 tbsp.) reg. vanilla pudding mix
1/3 c. evaporated milk
1 tsp. vanilla
2 lb. powdered sugar, sifted
2 1/2 c. coarsely chopped peanuts

Combine chocolate and butterscotch pieces, peanut butter and unsweetened chocolate. Stir over low heat until melted. Spread half of the mixture in 15 x 10 x 1 inch pan; chill until set. Let remaining mixture stand, covered, at room temperature.

Combine butter, pudding mix and milk. Cook and stir to melt butter; stir in vanilla. Turn into large mixer bowl; beat in sugar until smooth. Spread over chilled layer. Sprinkle nuts atop; spread remaining chocolate over all. Chill until firm. Makes 6 pounds.

 

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