FUDGE-FILLED DESSERT STRIPS

Fudge-Filled Dessert Strips image

This family favorite was handed down to me by my mother, and everyone who tastes the flaky chocolate-filled strips asks for the recipe. They're delicious! -Kimberly Santoro, Palm City, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2 cups chopped walnuts
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour and mix well. , Turn onto lightly floured surface; knead until smooth, about 3 minutes. Divide dough into fourths; cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until easy to handle. , In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and milk; stir until smooth. Stir in walnuts. Cool to room temperature. , Roll out each portion of dough onto an ungreased baking sheet into an 11x6-1/2-in. rectangle. Spread 3/4 cup chocolate filling down the center of each rectangle. Fold long sides to the center; press to seal all edges. Turn over so the seam sides are down., Bake at 350° for 27-32 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Cut into 1/2-in. slices. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 85mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.