Foolproof Holiday Fudge (Martha Stewart)

By DIANETHORNTON

Martha Stewart's version of a holiday classic.

Ingredients

• Vegetable oil, cooking spray
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
• 3 cups semisweet or white chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy

Details

Servings 24
Adapted from marthastewart.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

Line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with two sheets of waxed or parchment paper in a crisscross manner (one lengthwise, one crosswise) so ends overhang sides of pan; coat evenly with cooking spray.

In a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, cook sugar, salt, butter, cream, and marshmallows, stirring, until butter and marshmallows are almost
melted, 5 to 6 minutes.

Bring mixture to a boil; cook, stirring occasionally,
5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add chips and vanilla; stir until chips are melted. Pour mixture into lined pan.

Let fudge cool in the pan at room temperature,
3 hours. Use edges of paper to lift out fudge; place on cutting board, and remove paper. Cut out shapes with cookie cutters, or cut fudge into bars. Sprinkle evenly with crushed candy.

Yields: 24 2" pieces