Peppermint Layer Fudge
Chocolate Layer:
1 1/2 tsp. butter (no substitutes) softened
2 oz cream cheese softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 Tbsp. baking cocoa
1/2 tsp. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 cup chopped nuts
Peppermint Layer:
2 oz. cream cheese softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 tsp. milk
1/2 tsp. peppermint extract
1/4 cup crushed peppermint candy
Line the bottom and sides of an 8"x4"x2" loaf pan with foil. Grease foil
with 1-1/2 tsp. butter; set aside. In a small mixing bowl, beat cream
cheese. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar, cocoa, milk and vanilla.
Stir in the nuts. Spread into prepared pan. Chill for 1 hour until firm.
For peppermint layer, beat cream cheese in small mixing bowl. Gradually
beat in confectioners sugar, milk, and extract. Stir in peppermint
candy. Spread evenly over chocolate layer. Chill for 1 hour or until
firm. Using foil, lift fudge from pan. Gently peel off foil. Cut into
squares. Yield: 1-1/4 pounds |