PEPPERMINT CREAM FUDGE

PEPPERMINT CREAM FUDGE image

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 teaspoons butter, softened (no substitutes)
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup chopped nuts
Peppermint Layer
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon milk
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies

Steps:

1. Line the bottom and sides of an 8 x 4 x 2 inch loaf pan with foil. 2. Grease foil with 1 1/2 t. 3. butter; set aside. 4. In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese. 5. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar, cocoa, milk and vanilla. 6. Stir in the nuts. 7. Spread into prepared pan. 8. Chill for 1 hour or until firm. 9. For peppermint layer, beat cream cheese in a small mixing bowl. 10. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar, milk and extract. 11. Stir in peppermint candy. 12. Spread evenly over chocolate layer. 13. Chill for about one hour or until firm. 14. Using foil, lift fudge from pab. 15. Gently peel off foil. 16. Cut into squares.