Almond Cherry Fudge Recipe

Cooked in the microwave, this fast fudge is a sweet addition to any holiday gathering.This unbelieveably simple fudge is just as delicious! I gave it as a part of

gift baskets I made for Christmas and it was a huge hit!

100% would make again

This recipe is:

Quick

64 Servings

Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Ingredients

2 cups (12 ounces) 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

• 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 at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in the almonds, cherries and extract. Spread into prepared pan. Cover and chill for 2 hours or until set.
• Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Discard foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: about 1 pound.

FootNote: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts:

• 1 serving (1 each) equals 55 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 9 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.