Homemade Fast Breaks

The Reese's Fast Break.  A relatively new candy bar.  One that I honestly never really buy.  Although I bought two in the last few weeks (maybe the only two I've ever bought...).  The first one was for Alexis because her boyfriend left the country.  I thought she'd enjoy a package in the mail including her favorite candy bar.  Well, I may have had a chocolate craving that night (not unlike any other night for me) and I ate it myself...So I had to buy her another one.  And yes, this one actually made it to her so she could basque in its glory.

Enter my confectionary class.  I make nougat.  I have no idea what to do with a huge slab of nougat.  Dallin suggests making Fast Breaks.  Candy making history is made.


 Homemade Reese's Fast Breaks

Ingredients:
Homemade nougat (I made almond so that's what we used...I think I would prefer plain nougat if I did this again)
Peanut Butter
Powdered Sugar
Vanilla
Chocolate

Step 1:  Mix together some peanut butter with some powdered sugar.  I have no idea how much.  Maybe a 3:1 or 4:1 ratio??  Just get the peanut butter so it's not sticky.  It becomes playdoughy.  Also throw in a few drops of vanilla because vanilla just makes everything taste better.


Step 2: Cut the nougat into whatever shape or size you want.  We did a variety of rectangles and squares.

Step 3:  Melt some chocolate and put a thin layer on a sheet of waxed paper.  Set a piece of nougat on top and then make a rectangle of peanut butter and place it on the nougat.

Step 4: Take MORE chocolate and dollop on top.  Use a spoon to smooth it around and down the sides.

Step 5: Take MORE MORE MORE chocolate (can you tell I love chocolate??) of a different color and drizzle over the top for a nice finishing touch.

Step 6: Just look at those insides.  You're jealous, aren't you?  We were pretty excited with the way they turned out.  You will need a glass of milk handy, they're quite rich and even I, who can eat a seemingly endless amount of sweets, had to stop after one.

Step 7:  Don't think about the calories you're consuming.  It ruins the taste.