CHERRY-NUT WHITE FUDGE

Cherry-Nut White Fudge image

Ring in Christmas with this fudge that's the color of the season, white, red and green. The caramel-like flavored fudge is speckled with red and green candied cherries and pecans.-Flo Burtnett, Gage, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons plus 1/4 cup butter, divided
2 cups sugar
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup pecan halves
1/3 cup red candied cherries
1/3 cup green candied cherries

Steps:

Line an 8-in. square dish with foil and grease the foil with 2 teaspoons butter; set aside., In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, cream, corn syrup, salt and remaining butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Cook over medium-low heat, without stirring until a candy thermometer reads 240° (soft-ball stage). Remove from the heat; stir in marshmallows and vanilla., With a wooden spoon, beat until mixture begins to lose its gloss, about 10 minutes. Fold in pecans and candied cherries. Pour into prepared pan. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm., Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Discard foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 29mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.