Candy Cane Fudge Quick Food

CANDY CANE FUDGE

Steps:

• Line 8-inch square pan with foil, leaving foil overhanging at 2 opposite sides of pan; spray foil with cooking spray.
• In large microwavable bowl, microwave white vanilla baking chips uncovered on High 1 minute. Spoon frosting over chips. Microwave uncovered on High 30 seconds; stir. If necessary, continue to microwave in 15-second increments until mixture can be stirred smooth. Stir in peppermint extract.
• Place 1/2 cup fudge mixture into small bowl; tint red by stirring in food color to desired color.
• Spread untinted fudge mixture into pan. Drop heaping tablespoons of red fudge mixture in pan to create random pattern. Pull table knife through layers for marbled design. Sprinkle crushed candies over top. Refrigerate uncovered until set, about 1 hour.
• Remove from pan by lifting foil; peel foil away. Using sharp knife, cut into 8 rows by 8 rows, cleaning knife blade after each cut. Store covered in refrigerator.

CANDY CANE FUDGE

Steps:

• Line an 8 inch square baking pan with aluminum foil, and grease the foil.
• Combine the vanilla chips and sweetened condensed milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently until almost melted, remove from heat and continue to stir until smooth. When chips are completely melted, stir in the peppermint extract, food coloring, and candy canes.
• Spread evenly in the bottom of the prepared pan. Chill for 2 hours, then cut into squares.

CANDY CANE FUDGE

Steps:

• Line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil. Lightly coat the bottom of the foil with butter.
• In a medium size saucepan, combine the vanilla chips and the sweetened condensed milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the vanilla chips are melted.
• Remove the pan from the heat and continue to stir (to remove any lumps that might be left from partially unmelted chips).
• When chips are completely melted, stir in the peppermint extract and crushed candy canes.
• Spread the fudge mixture evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
• Dot the top of the fudge with several drops of food coloring. (NOTE: I used about 9 drops of food coloring. But feel free to reduce or increase that, depending on the amount of swirling you wish in your fudge). With a butter knife, cut through the fudge and food coloring, making a swirling pattern throughout the fudge.
• Chill for 2 hours. Remove the fudge from the baking pan by lifting the foil from both ends. Transfer fudge to cutting board, and cut into 1-inch squares.

CANDY CANE FUDGE

Steps:

• Line an 8-in. square pan with foil and grease the foil with 1 teaspoon butter. Sprinkle with half of the crushed candy; set aside., In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons butter. Microwave on high for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 15-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in 2/3 cup milk. Carefully pour over candy layer in prepared pan. Refrigerate for 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe bowl, combine white baking chocolate and remaining butter. Microwave on high for 40-50 seconds; stir until smooth. Stir in the cream of tartar, remaining milk and candy. Spread over chocolate layer., Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. Using foil, remove fudge from pan. Invert onto a cutting board; remove foil. Cut into 1-in. squares.

RED VELVET CANDY CANE FUDGE

Steps:

• Line a 13x9-in. pan with foil; grease foil with butter., In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine 3-1/4 cups white baking chips, the chocolate chips and 2 teaspoons shortening. Microwave, uncovered, on high 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 15-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in milk and food coloring; gradually add 1 cup confectioners' sugar. Spread into prepared pan., In another large microwave-safe bowl, melt remaining white baking chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Beat in cream cheese and extracts. Gradually beat in remaining confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over red layer; sprinkle with crushed candies. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm., Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Remove foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container.