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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 32 |
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Three of the season's best flavors-nuts, chocolate and peppermint-combine in a delightful manner in this scrumptious fudge. The two distinct layers are eye-catching-another reason why this candy makes a great holiday gift. Ingredients:
1-1/2 teaspoons butter, softened |
2 ounces cream cheese, softened |
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar |
3 tablespoons baking cocoa |
1 to 2 teaspoons 2% milk |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/4 cup chopped nuts |
peppermint layer: |
2 ounces cream cheese, softened |
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar |
1-1/2 to 2-1/2 teaspoons 2% milk |
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract |
1/4 cup crushed peppermint candy |
Directions:
1. Line the bottom and sides of an 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pan with foil. Grease foil with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; set aside.
2. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until creamy. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar, cocoa, milk and vanilla until smooth. Stir in nuts. Spread into prepared pan. Chill for 1 hour or until firm.
3. For peppermint layer, beat cream cheese in a small bowl until creamy. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar, milk and extract until smooth. Stir in peppermint candy. Spread evenly over chocolate layer. Chill for 1 hour or until firm.
4. Using foil, lift fudge from pan. Gently peel off foil. Cut into squares. Yield: 1-1/4 pounds.
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