EASY MICROWAVE CHERRY ALMOND FUDGE

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I love almond flavor. One day while making my easy Holiday fudge, I tried experimenting with almond extract, and leftover maraschino cherries. Everyone loved the results. It's so easy to whip up, when you get a chocolate craving.

Provided by Always in the kitch

Categories     Candy

Time 37m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup of chopped maraschino cherry
2 tablespoons maraschino juice
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3/4 cup pecans or 3/4 cup walnuts (optional)
1 teaspoon butter (for buttering pan) (optional)

Steps:

  • Place sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips in a microwaveable bowl.
  • Cook on high for three minutes.
  • Stir.
  • Cook another minute or more, until blended and creamy.
  • Cooking time will vary by microwave.
  • Add cherry juice, extract, and cherries.
  • Cook two more minutes.
  • Remove from microwave and add nuts if desired.
  • Line a 8 x 8 inch pan with foil.
  • Butter foil.
  • Add fudge mixture.
  • Allow to cool.
  • Remove foil from fudge and cut into 1 inch cubes.
  • Keep in cool place.

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