Surprise your guests with this fudge alternative.

Maple Oat Fudge Squares

Crust:

2 cups miniature marshmallows
4 1/2 teaspoons butter
3 cups toasted whole grain oat cereal

 

Fudge Filling:
2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups miniature marshmallows
2 cups white chocolate chips
1 1/2 teaspoons maple flavoring

1/4 cup chopped walnuts

1. For Crust: Combine marshmallows and butter in medium saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until marshmallows are melted. Remove from heat; stir in cereal until coated. Press onto bottom of 13 x 9-inch baking pan coated with nonstick cooking spray, using spatula coated with nonstick cooking spray.
2. For Fudge Filling: Combine butter, sugar, evaporated milk and salt in medium, heavy-duty saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, for 4 1/2 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add marshmallows, morsels and maple flavoring; stir vigorously for 1 minute or until marshmallows and morsels are completely melted. Pour over prepared crust.
3. Sprinkle with nuts; press in slightly.
4. Chill for 2 hours or until firm. Cut into squares.

Makes 36 squares.