Candy Cane Fudge - Delicious!

Submitted by Victoria Daugherty

"This fudge is awesome and leaves your mouth cool and tingly. It tastes great too!"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 40 small pieces
• Serves: 40

ingredients

• 3 cups sugar
• 3⁄4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine
• 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk (Do not use sweetened condensed milk.)
• 1.5 (8 ounce) packages baker's semi-sweet baking white chocolate, chopped
• 1 (7 ounce) jar jet-puffed marshmallow creme
• 1 1⁄2 cups crushed peppermint
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

directions

1. Line 9-inch square pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides of pan; set aside.
2. Place sugar, butter and evaporated milk in large heavy saucepan.
3. Bring to full rolling boil on medium heat, stirring constantly.
4. Boil 4 minutes or until candy thermometer reaches 234 degrees F, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
5. Remove from heat.
6. Add chocolate and marshmallow creme; stir until completely melted.
7. Add 1 cup of peppermint and vanilla; mix well.
8. Pour immediately into prepared pan; spread to form even layer in pan.
9. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup of peppermint on top.
10. Let stand at room temperature 4 hours or until completely cooled; cut into 1-inch squares.
11. Store in tightly covered container at room temperature.