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Colette

Date: Sun Nov 28 11:25 AM, 2004



 Fudge Recipes

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It's fudge season...here's some recipes I plan on trying out this holiday season. Enjoy! Coe

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER SWIRLED FUDGE



Servings: Makes about 1 1/2 pounds
Serving Size: not available
Nutrition: not available
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: not available


Ingredients
1 (10-ounce)package peanut butter chips
1(14-ounce) can EAGLE BRAND®® Sweetened
Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk)
2 Tablespoons butter or margarine
Dash salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
In heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt peanut butter chips with 1 cup EAGLE BRAND®, butter, and salt.
In small saucepan, over low heat, melt remaining EAGLE BRAND® and chocolate chips. Stir until smooth. stir in vanilla extract.
Spread peanut butter mixture evenly into waxed paper-lined 8- or 9-inch square pan. Spoon chocolate mixture over peanut mixture. With table knife or metal spatula, swirl through top of fudge.
Chill 3 hours or until firm. Turn fudge onto cutting board; peel off waxed paper and cut into squares. Store covered in refrigerator.

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CHOCOLATE ORANGE FUDGE




Chocolate and orange are classic flavor companions, and never more elegantly than in this rich, aromatic fudge.
Servings: Makes 36 to 49 pieces (about 1 1/2 pounds)
Serving Size: not available
Nutrition: not available
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0
Total Time: 0


Ingredients
2 1/2 cups (15 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (14-ounce) can Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk)
1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts, almonds or pecans, optional
2 teaspoons finely shredded orange peel
Instructions
Line 8-inch square pan with waxed paper, extending paper over edges of pan.
In medium-sized saucepan, melt chips with Eagle Brand®. Remove from heat; stir in nuts if desired and orange peel. Pour into prepared pan. Cool slightly. Cover and chill 2 hours or until firm.
When firm, use waxed paper to lift out of pan. Cut into diamonds or squares. Store tightly covered in refrigerator.

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CHOCOLATE SNOWSWIRL FUDGE



Perfect for the holidays, this delicious fudge treat is so easy to make, yet so hard to resist. Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk makes it wonderfully rich and creamy - the way fudge should be!
Servings: Makes about 2 lbs.
Serving Size: not available
Nutrition: not available
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0
Total Time: 0


Ingredients
3 (6-ounce) packages semi-sweet chocolate chips (3 cups)
1 (14-ounce) can Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk)
4 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
dash salt
1 cup chopped nuts
2 cups miniature marshmallows
Instructions
Melt chocolate chips with Eagle Brand®, 2 Tbsp. butter, vanilla and salt. Remove from heat; stir in nuts. Spread evenly into waxed paper-lined 8- or 9-inch square pan.
Melt marshmallows with remaining 2 Tbsp. butter. Spread on top of fudge. With table knife or metal spatula, swirl through top of fudge.
Chill at least 2 hours or until firm. Turn fudge onto cutting board; peel off waxed paper and cut into squares. Store covered in refrigerator.


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FESTIVE FUDGE




Rich delicious fudge... Why buy fudge at your favorite candy store? Now you can make this easy chocolate fudge at home. Start out with our basic recipe and create a new twist by adding your favorite candies or cookie pieces or try one of our suggestions below.
Servings: Makes about 2 lbs.

Serving Size: not available
Nutrition: not available
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes


Ingredients
3 cups (18 ounces)semi-sweet chocolate chips (or milk-chocolate chips)
1 (14-ounce) can Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk)
Dash salt
1/2 to 1 cup chopped nuts, optional
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
In heavy saucepan; over low heat, melt chips with Eagle Brand® and salt. Remove from heat; stir in nuts if desired and vanilla. Spread evenly into waxed paper lined 8- or 9-inch square pan
Chill 2 hours or until firm. Turn fudge onto cutting board, peel off waxed paper and cut into squares. Store covered in refrigerator.

Notes: OTHER GREAT FUDGE FLAVORS:
Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Glazed Fudge: Proceed as above, stir in 3/4 cup peanut butter chips in place of nuts.
Glaze: Melt 1/2 cup peanut butter chips with 1/2 cup whipping cream; stir until thick and smooth. Spread over fudge.
Marshmallow Fudge: Proceed as above, omit nuts and add 2 tablespoons butter to mixture; fold in 2 cups miniature marshmallows.
Gift Giving Tips:
Create delicious homemade gifts by serving up several varieties of this fudge in decorative tins or boxes. Simply wrap up individual pieces of fudge in colored cellophane, candy wrappers, gold and silver foil or place in candy cups and arrange in gift boxes or bags.


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PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE



White chocolate blended with peanut butter creates a deliciously creamy treat.
Servings: Makes 64 pieces (about 2 1/4 pounds)
Serving Size: not available
Nutrition: not available
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0
Total Time: 0


Ingredients
1 (14-ounce) can Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk)
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2 (6-ounce) packages white chocolate squares or white baking bars, chopped
3/4 cup chopped peanuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Line 8-inch square pan with waxed paper, extending paper over edges; set aside. In large saucepan, heat Eagle Brand® and peanut butter over medium heat until just bubbly, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in white chocolate until smooth. Immediately stir in peanuts and vanilla.
Pour into prepared pan; spread evenly. Cool. Cover and chill 2 hours or until firm. Use paper to lift candy out of pan. Sprinkle with additional chopped peanuts if desired. Cut into squares. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.


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WHITE CHRISTMAS JEWEL FUDGE



Servings: 2 1/4 lbs.
Serving Size: not available
Nutrition: not available
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0
Total Time: 0


Ingredients
3 (6-ounce) packages premium white chocolate chips (1unces)
1 (14-ounce) can Eagle Brand® Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk)
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped green candied cherries
1/2 cup chopped red candied cherries
Instructions
Over low heat, melt chocolate with Eagle Brand®, vanilla and salt. Remove from heat; stir in cherries. Spread into foil-lined 8 or 9-inch square pan.
Chill 2 hours or until firm.
Turn fudge onto cutting board; peel off foil and cut into squares. Store covered in refrigerator.

Notes: Rum Raisin White Fudge: Omit vanilla and cherries. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of white vinegar, 1 teaspoon rum flavoring and 3/4 cup raisins. Proceed as above.
Toasted Nutty White Fudge: Omit cherries. Add 1 cup chopped toasted nuts. Proceed as above.
Tip: Fudge makes a great homemade holiday gift.