Mint n' Chocolate Fudge
1/2 C. butter or margarine
3/4 C. Hershey's cocoa
4 C. confectioners' sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 C. evaporated milk
Pastel Mint Topping (see below)
Line 8-inch square pan with foil. In medium-size microwave-safe bowl
place butter. Microwave at HIGH (100%) 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until
melted. Add cocoa; stir until smooth. Stir in confectioners' sugar and
vanilla extract. Blend well (mixture will be dry and crumbly). Stir in
evaporated milk. Microwave at HIGH 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture is
hot. Beat with whisk until smooth. Immediately pour into prepared pan.
Cover; chill until firm. Spread Pastel Mint Topping evenly over fudge;
chill until firm. Cut into 1-inch squares. Cover; store in refrigerator.
Pastel Mint Topping
3 T. softened butter or margarine
1 T. water
1/8 to 1/4 tsp. mint extract
1 1/2 C. confectioners' sugar
2 drops green or red food color
In small mixer bowl beat butter or margarine, water and mint extract
until blended. Gradually add confectioners' sugar and food color. Beat
until smooth. |