My younger brother has an obsession with Tootsie Rolls. Well, I'm not sure if it's still as huge now as it was when we were younger, but every time I see one I think of him. So, when I found This Recipe at Taste of Home a couple years ago, I had to try it. It was Christmastime when I found it, while scouring for yummy treats I could take and give as little gifts. It was delicious! When my brother's birthday came around this year, I decided to make it again, sans the M&M candies, and was just as pleased as last time. It is very sweet, so a little goes a long way!
I highly recommend you gather all of your ingredients, and have them measured and beside you as you do this. You don't want to stop stirring to measure out 3&3/4 cups of powdered sugar! It's a pain!
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Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons butter, divided
- 2 cups Tootsie Rolls (about one bag's worth)
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 3&3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Directions:
- Line a 9-inch square pan with foil and grease with 1 teaspoon of butter. Set aside.
- In a heavy saucepan, melt remaining butter, Tootsie Rolls and peanut butter over low heat, stirring constantly.
- Gradually stir in the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla. Mixture will be very thick.
- Spread into prepared pan. Let cool for a minute, then score with a knife into squares. If desired, top with an M&M candy (this is particularly festive for holidays). Cool.
- Using foil, remove from pan and break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.
