EGGNOG FUDGE

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Here is another yummy Eggnog recipe that is sure to become a holiday favorite. It is rich with flavors, festive and delish. You really can taste the toasted almonds and pecans along with the small bits of cherries with the eggnog makes it so unique. It certainly is a different fudge than your usual traditional flavors. If you...

Provided by Kimberly Biegacki

Categories     Candies

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 c sugar
1 c refrigerated eggnog
2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp light corn syrup
1/4 c chopped pecans, toasted
1/4 c slivered almonds, toasted and chopped
1/2 c chopped red candied cherries
1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Line an 8" x 4" loafpan with aluminum foil, butter foil, and set aside. Combine first 4 ingredients in a 4-quart heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Wash down crystals from sides of pan, using a pastry brush dipped in hot water. Insert a candy thermometer into eggnog mixture. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thermometer registers 238 degrees. Remove from heat and cool, undisturbed, until temperature drops to 190 degrees (15 to 18 minutes).
  • 2. Stir in pecans and remaining 3 ingredients; beat with a wooden spoon until fudge thickens and just begins to lose its gloss (5 to 8 minutes).
  • 3. Pour candy into prepared pan. Cool completely; cut into squares. Yield:about 1 1/2 pounds.
  • 4. Your finished fudge looks so festive and delish!

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