CHRISTMAS RECIPES > FUDGE RECIPES

Almond Fudge

Ingredients:

2 packages semisweet chocolate chips
2 cans sweetened condensed milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups mini Almond Joy candy bars, cut into 1/4 inch pieces from 1 (1 pound) package
1 tube green decorating icing, optional
1 tube red decorating icing, optional

Method:

Butter square baking pan. Line with enough wax paper to overhang 2 sides by 2 inches. In pot combine chips and milk, over medium heat, cook, stirring constantly until mixture is melted and smooth. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla. Cool 1 minute. Stir in candy bars.

Spread mixture evenly in pan. Refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours. Use wax paper to help remove from pan. Peel off paper, cut into squares. If desired, pipe holly leaf and berries on top of each piece with icings.

Makes 36 pieces.