Almond Cherry Fudge

Name: Almond Cherry Fudge
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: about 1 pound.
Ingredients: 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips; 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk; 1/2 cup chopped almonds; 1/2 cup red candied cherries, chopped; 1 teaspoon almond extract

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + chilling YIELD: about 1 pound.

Cooked in the microwave, this fast fudge is a sweet addition to any holiday gathering. I make it when I need a quick treat for a school party or to take to a neighbor. —Shellie Tucker, Hendersonvlle, Tennessee

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. Line an 8-in. square pan with foil and grease the foil; set aside. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and milk on high for about 1 minute; stir. Microwave in additional 10- to 20-second intervals until melted; stir until smooth. Stir in the almonds, cherries and extract. Spread into prepared pan. Cover and chill for 2 hours or until set.
2. Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Discard foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 55 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 9mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.

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