New Peppermint Fudge Recipe

Peppermint Fudge Recipe

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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