Easy Christmas Eggnog Fudge No Thermometer Food

EASY CHRISTMAS EGGNOG FUDGE (NO THERMOMETER!)

Steps:

• Line a 9x9-inch pan with aluminum foil; set aside.
• In a heavy bottomed saucepan, add eggnog and sugar, bring to a rolling boil over medium to med-high heat (watch that mixture does not boil over the pot, if boiling to hard, turn down heat slightly, but continue a rapid boil), stirring constantly; boil for 2 minutes (this must be timed for exactly 2 minutes).
• Remove from heat; stir in the marshmallows, cinnamon and pinch of nutmeg (if using).
• Put saucepan back on element; bring back to a rolling boil for another 6 minutes, stirring constantly, again, turn down the heat if mixture is boiling to hard.
• The mixture will start to turn a brown colour, which is normal.
• After boiling for the full 6 minutes; remove from heat; add the butter, vanilla chips and nuts.
• Stir rapidly, until mixture has a glossy appearance, and the chips and butter are well mixed.
• Pour the mixture into the prepared foil-lined pan.
• Cool at room temperature.
• Remove from pan lifting up sides of foil.
• Remove the foil from the fudge; cut in small squares.

EGGNOG FUDGE

Steps:

• In a large pot on medium high heat, mix sugar, eggnog and vanilla. Stir until it begins to boil. Stop stirring and place candy thermometer along pots edge and allow to heat to 238 degrees. Once this occurs remove from heat and stir in butter, cinnamon and nutmeg. Mix until just combined and then pour into a parchment lined 10X10 inch tin and allow to cool completely.
• Cut into various shapes and smooth any rough edges with a potato peeler. Pierce one end with a toothpick. Coat shapes in the candy melt color of your choosing and allow to set completely before decorating .
• Mix frosting and scoop into a medium piping bag. Pipe decorative final ribbons. Paint after completely dry if desired. I found a small star tip makes for a perfect ruffle ribbon with one little squeeze.

CHRISTMAS FUDGE

Steps:

• Combine butter, evaporated milk, sugar and salt in medium, heavy saucepan.
• Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
• Boil for 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat. Stir in marshmallows, chocolate chips, nuts and vanilla.
• Stir vigorously for 1 minute or until marshmallows are melted.
• Pour into foil-lined 8-inch square baking pan.
• Sprinkle with additional nuts if desired.
• Chill until firm.
• Variations: Milk Chocolate Fudge: Substitute 2 cups milk chocolate chips for the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
• Butterscotch Fudge: Substitute 2 cups butterscotch chips for the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
• Mint-Chocolate Fudge: Substitute 1 1/2 cups mint-chocolate chips for the semi-sweet chocolate chips.

CREAMY EGGNOG FUDGE

Steps:

• Grease a 9 inch square pan and set aside.
• Combine the sugar, butter, eggnog, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally to melt the butter. Once the mixture reaches a rolling boil, stop stirring, and clip a candy thermometer onto the pan.
• Heat mixture to 235 degrees F (113 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface.
• Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the white chocolate pieces, marshmallow cream, vanilla, and walnuts. Beat the mixture with a wooden spoon until fluffy and it starts to lose its gloss. Spoon into the prepared pan, spreading evenly. Cool completely, then cut into small squares for serving.

EGGNOG FUDGE

Steps:

• Line a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with aluminum foil and set aside.
• Spray the bottom and sides of a large saucepan with cooking spray. Heat eggnog and sugar over medium heat. Bring to rolling boil, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Boil for 2 minutes.
• Fold in marshmallows, cinnamon and nutmeg. Return to a boil for 6 minutes, stirring constantly. As the mixture boils it will become brown. Remove from heat and quickly stir in butter, white chocolate chips and almonds. Stir until well mixed and glossy.
• Quickly pour into prepared pan.
• Cool at room temperature. Remove from pan, remove foil and cut into squares.

EGGNOG FUDGE

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan, combine butter, eggnog and sugar. Bring to a full rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium, and continue to boil, stirring frequently, 8 to 10 minutes or until mixture reaches 234°F (use candy thermometer).
• Remove from heat; add chocolate and nutmeg; stir until smooth. Add marshmallow creme, pecans and rum; mix well. Pour mixture into a 9-inch square pan lined with buttered foil. Cool completely; cut into 1 1/2-inch squares.
• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
• Microwave Instructions:.
• In a 4-quart microwave-safe bowl, microwave butter on high for 1 minute or until melted. Add eggnog and sugar; mix well and microwave 6 minutes or until mixture comes to a rolling boil; stirring after 3 minutes.
• Scrape sides of bowl and mix well, continue microwaving 9 minutes more, scraping bowl and mixing after each 3 minutes, stir in chocolate until melted; continue as directed above.