Chocolate Cherry Fudge

  Desserts

Cherries make this fudge unique from others, and festive for the holidays. It's a recipe my husband really enjoys. I've made it for our Homemaker group's Christmas party.

Chocolate Cherry Fudge

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling
YIELD: 4-5 dozen.

Ingredients

  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped almonds
  • 1/2 cup chopped candied cherries
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

  • 1. In a microwavable bowl, combine milk and chocolate chips. Microwave on high until chips are melted and mixture is smooth when stirred, about 1 minute. Stir in almonds, cherries and extract. Spread evenly in a greased 8-in. square pan. Cover and chill until firm. Cut into squares. Store, covered, in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 59 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 10mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

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