Holly Fudge

Yield: Makes 36 pieces

Preparation Time: 10 min; Cook: 10 min

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter, to grease baking dish and parchment paper

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup butter (1 stick)

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/8 teaspoon salt

2 cups powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 cup red candied cherries, finely chopped

1/4 cup green candied cherries, finely chopped

1 teaspoon powdered sugar

Directions:

Grease an 8 inch square baking dish with butter. Line with parchment paper so the ends extend over the edges of the dish. Grease parchment paper with butter.

In a large saucepan, bring sugar, butter, heavy cream and salt to a boil, stirring frequently.

Allow to boil 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add powdered sugar 1/4 cup at a time, stirring into mixture before adding more. Add vanilla and stir to fully combine.

Toss chopped cherries with 1 teaspoon powdered sugar and stir into mixture until evenly distributed.

Spoon mixture into prepared baking dish and refrigerate 1 hour.

Cut into 36 squares and serve. Keep refrigerated.

Recipe, photo and food styling by Webstop

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