Deluxe Holiday Fudge

Our favourite fudge recipe combines the richness of chocolate with the crunchiness of nuts and the chewiness of dried cherries. Mmm! ...MORE + LESS -

3 cups (750 mL) semisweet chocolate chips

2 cups (500 mL) miniature marshmallows or 16 large marshmallows, cut in half

1 can (300 mL) sweetened condensed milk

1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla

1 cup (250 mL) chopped nuts

1/2 cup (125 mL) dried cherries or chopped dried apricots

1/4 cup (50 mL) white baking chips, melted, if desired

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1

Grease bottom and sides of square pan, 9x9x2 inches, with butter, or line with aluminum foil.
2

Heat chocolate chips, marshmallows and milk in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until chips and marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth.
3

Stir in vanilla, nuts and cherries. Immediately pour into pan. Drizzle with melted white baking chips. Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours or until firm. Cut into 1-inch squares.

Microwave Directions: Place chocolate chips, marshmallows and milk in 8-cup microwavable measure. Microwave uncovered on High 3 to 5 minutes, stirring every minute, until chips and marshmallows are melted and mixture can be stirred smooth. Continue as directed in step 3.
Variation: If you're a lover of lusciously smooth and creamy chocolate fudge, just leave out the nuts and cherries.