PEPPERMINT FUDGE

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Three of the season's best flavors-nuts, chocolate and peppermint-combine in a delightful manner in this scrumptious fudge. The two distinct layers are eye-catching-another reason why this candy makes a great holiday gift. -Connie Denmark, St. Joseph, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 1-1/4 pounds (32 servings).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1-1/2 teaspoons butter, softened
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 to 2 teaspoons 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup chopped nuts
PEPPERMINT LAYER:
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 to 2-1/2 teaspoons 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/4 cup crushed peppermint candy

Steps:

Line the bottom and sides of an 8x4-in. loaf pan with foil. Grease foil with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; set aside. , In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until creamy. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar, cocoa, milk and vanilla until smooth. Stir in nuts. Spread into prepared pan. Chill until firm, about 1 hour. , For peppermint layer, beat cream cheese in a small bowl until creamy. Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar, milk and extract until smooth. Stir in peppermint candy. Spread evenly over chocolate layer. Chill until firm, about 1 hour. , Using foil, lift fudge from pan. Gently peel off foil. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 13mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.