Saturday, December 17, 2011

Chocolate Peppermint Fudge



Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 teaspoons plus 1/4 cup butter, softened, divided
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 12 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
  • 1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
  • 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
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Directions

  • Line a 9-in. square pan with foil. Grease the foil with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; set aside.
  • In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, sour cream and remaining butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a rapid boil; cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage), about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat; stir in white chocolate and marshmallow creme until melted. Fold in peppermint candy and extract. Pour into prepared pan. Chill until firm.
  • Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Gently peel off foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 2 pounds.

Editor's Note: We recommend that you test your candy thermometer before each use by bringing water to a boil; the thermometer should read 212°. Adjust your recipe temperature up or down based on your test.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 40 calories, 1 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 3 mg cholesterol, 10 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, trace protein.

Originally published as White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2002, p87

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