Thursday, March 27, 2014

Holly Fudge

1 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. heavy cream*
1/8 t. salt
2 c. confectioners sugar
1 t. vanilla
1 c. red and green candied cherries, chopped
chopped pecans, optional

Coat 8x8 pan with spray. In large saucepan, bring sugar, butter, cream, and salt to boil over medium heat. Stir frequently. Allow to boil for 5 minutes.Stirring constantly. Remove from heat and slowly add confectioners sugar and vanilla. Stir until smooth and well combined. Stir in cherries until evenly distributed. Spoon into pan and chill 1 hour, or until firm. Cut into squares and serve or store in airtight container. This is a pretty fudge for Christmas.

*May substitute eggnog for cream if desired
**Leave out the cherries and you have a great vanilla fudge!

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