Cherry Chocolate Fudge
Recipe Type: Dessert
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Serves: 4 dozen pieces
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup finely chopped Maraschino cherries, well drained
- 1/2 cup butter (1 stick, cut into pieces)
- 3 2/3 cups powdered sugar (1 lb. box)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup evaporated milk
- 1/3 cup pecan pieces
- 1 tsp. almond or vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line 8-inch square pan with foil. Drain chopped cherries between paper towels.
- Microwave butter on High (100%) in Base of Oval Microwave Cooker 45 seconds or just until melted. Stir in powdered sugar, cocoa and evaporated milk. Microwave on High 1 minute; stir well with E-Series Whisk.
- Microwave on High additional 30 seconds at a time until slightly thickened and smooth when stirred. Do not boil. With Silicone Spatula, stir in cherries, pecans and extract. Spread into prepared pan.
- Cover; refrigerate until firm. Use foil to lift fudge out of pan; cut into squares. Seal and store leftover fudge in Tupperware containers in refrigerator.