CRANBERRY CASHEW FUDGE

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What berries say "Christmas" more than cranberries? I add those little ruby-red gems to a simple nut fudge recipe, giving it a colorful and festive upgrade. -Betsy King, Duluth, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 1-3/4 pounds (64 pieces).

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons butter, softened
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1-2/3 cups sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup unsalted cashews, chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Line an 8-in. square baking dish with foil; grease foil with butter., In a large heavy saucepan, combine milk, sugar and salt. Bring to a rapid boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook 5 minutes longer, stirring constantly. Remove from heat., Stir in chocolate and marshmallows until melted. Stir in cashews, cranberries and vanilla. Immediately spread into prepared pan. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until firm., Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Remove foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container.

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