HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE CHERRY FUDGE

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Make and share this Hershey's Chocolate Cherry Fudge recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mom2Rose

Categories     Candy

Time 10m

Yield 4 dozen, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

  • Line 8-inch square pan with foil.
  • Lightly press chopped cherries between layers of paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  • Place butter in medium microwave-safe bowl.
  • Microwave at HIGH (100%) 1 minute or until melted; stir in powdered sugar, cocoa and evaporated milk until well blended.
  • Microwave at HIGH 1-1/2 minutes; stir vigorously.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • NOTE: For best results, do not double this recipe.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.9, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 15.3, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 9, Protein 0.3

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