Peppermint Fudge Recipe

By dette

Three of the season's best flavors-nuts, chocolate and peppermint-combine in a delightful manner in this scrumptious fudge. The two distinct layers are eye-catching-another reason why this candy makes a great holiday gift.

Ingredients

• PEPPERMINT LAYER:
• Ingredients
• 1-1/2 teaspoons butter, softened
• 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 3 tablespoons baking cocoa
• 1 teaspoon 2% milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts
• 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1-1/2 teaspoons 2% milk
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candy

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Directions
Line the bottom and sides of an 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pan with foil. Grease foil with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; set aside.
In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until creamy. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar, cocoa, milk and vanilla until smooth. Stir in nuts. Spread into prepared pan. Chill for 1 hour or until firm.
For peppermint layer, beat cream cheese in a small bowl until creamy. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar, milk and extract until smooth. Stir in peppermint candy. Spread evenly over chocolate layer. Chill for 1 hour or until firm.
Using foil, lift fudge from pan. Gently peel off foil. Cut into squares. Yield: 1-1/4 pounds.
Nutritional Facts
1 serving (1 piece) equals 83 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 4 mg cholesterol, 13 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.