Cherry-Pudding Fudge

By Hklbrries

"Are you expecting guests this Christmas? Do you have a sweet tooth that loves to make merry during the holidays? If either of these criteria describes you and your planned yuletide revelry, the Dorothy Dean Homemakers Service has the perfect prescription: take these recipes for delicious holiday treats, prepare with care and bon appetit!

The Spokesman-Review invited you to tease your holiday palate with this classic confection. Reprinted here is material from a Dorothy Dean Homemakers Service leaflet from 1978. The Dorothy Dean Homemakers Service was a staple for Spokesman-Review readers from 1935 to 1983, providing kitchen-tested recipes that never go out of style, as well as helpful hints to make any gathering, special occasion or household chore go off without a hitch. The Spokesman-Review wishes you a delicious holiday season!"

Ingredients

• 2 (3 5/8 ounce) packages chocolate pudding mix
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup cut-up maraschino cherries, well-drained
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Details

Servings 64

Preparation

Step 1

In heavy saucepan, combine pudding mix, salt, melted butter and milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring until mixture boils; boil 1 minute. Remove from heat; add vanilla and powdered sugar. Beat with spoon until smooth. Stir in cherries and nuts. Spread in buttered 8-inch square pan. Garnish with halved maraschino cherries or pecans, if desired. Cut in squares when firm.