Fudge-filled Dessert Strips

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks; 8-ounces) butter softened
  • 1 package (8-ounces) cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups (12-ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 can (14- ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 cups walnuts, toasted (or nuts of your choice) chopped
  • Confectioners' sugar optional

Preparation

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add the flour.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth, about 3 minutes.
Divide dough into fourths; cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until easy to handle.

In a heavy saucepan, melt chocolate chips in milk. Stir in nuts. Cool to room temperature.
On an ungreased baking sheet, roll out each portion of dough into an 11-in. x 6-1/2-in. rectangle.
Spread 3/4 cup chocolate filling down the center of each rectangle. Fold long sides to the center; press to seal all edges.
Turn over so the seam sides are down.
Bake at 350° for 27-32 minutes or until lightly browned.
Remove to wire racks to cool. Cut into 1/2-in. slices.
Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

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