Eggnog Fudge
3/4 cup Eggnog
2 tb Corn syrup
2 tb Butter or margarine
2 cups Sugar
1 t Vanilla
Butter 8-inch square pan. Lightly butter sides of heavy, medium
saucepan. Combine eggnog, corn syrup, butter and sugar in prepared
saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is
dissolves and mixture comes to a boil. Wash down sides of pan with
pastry brush frequently dipped in hot water to remove sugar
crystals. Add candy thermometer. Continue to cook until mixture
reaches the soft-ball stage (238�F). Pour into large heat-proof
mixer bowl.
Cool to lukewarm, (about 110�F) Add vanilla and
beat with heavy-duty mixer until thick. Spread into prepared pan.
Score fudge into squares with knife. Refrigerate until firm. Cut
into squares. Store in refrigerator.
Makes about 1 pound. |