Peppermint Swirl Fudge

Name: Peppermint Swirl Fudge
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 81 pieces (about 1-1/2 pounds).
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon butter; 1 package (10 to 12 ounces) white baking chips; 1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting; 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract; 8 drops red food coloring; 2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + chilling YIELD: 81 pieces (about 1-1/2 pounds).

Indulge in candy-shop flavor with these rich swirled squares. For Christmasy color, I add crushed peppermint candies and red food coloring. —Suzette Jury, Keene, California

Ingredients

1 teaspoon butter
1 package (10 to 12 ounces) white baking chips
1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
8 drops red food coloring
2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies

Directions

1. Line a 9-in. square pan with foil and grease the foil with butter; set aside.
2. In a small saucepan, melt chips; stir until smooth. Remove from the heat. Stir in frosting and extract. Spread into prepared pan. Randomly place drops of food coloring over fudge; cut through fudge with a knife to swirl. Sprinkle with candies. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until set.
3. Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Gently peel off foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 45 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 17mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

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