CHOCOLATE CHERRY FUDGE

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I found this fudge recipe on the Hershey's Kitchen website several years ago. I love chocolate and cherries, so when I came upon this recipe, I just knew I had to make it. I now make it every year during the holidays. It has become a family favorite, and my co-workers all love it! They look forward to me bringing it in to work to...

Provided by Kathy McCalister

Categories     Chocolate

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 c maraschino cherries-finely chopped, well drained
1/2 c butter
3 2/3 c powdered sugar
1/2 c hershey's cocoa or hershey's special dark cocoa
1/4 c evaporated milk
1/3 c pecan pieces
1 tsp almond extract
maraschino cherry halves , well drained (optional)
slivered almonds (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Line 8-inch square pan with foil. Lightly press chopped cherries between layers of paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  • 2. Place butter in medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH (100%) 1 minute or until melted.
  • 3. Stir in powdered sugar, cocoa and evaporated milk until well blended. Microwave at HIGH 1-1/2 minutes; remove & stir vigorously.
  • 4. Microwave at HIGH an additional 30 seconds at a time, until mixture is hot, slightly thickened and smooth when stirred. Do NOT boil. Stir in chopped cherries, pecans and almond extract.
  • 5. Spread mixture into prepared pan. Cover; refrigerate until firm. Remove foil; cut into squares. Garnish with cherry halves and slivered almonds pressed lightly onto fudge, if desired. Serve cold; refrigerate leftover fudge. About 4 dozen pieces.

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