Fudgy Bacon Supreme Food

'NUFF SAID MAPLE BACON FUDGE

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels; set aside.
• Stir milk and unsweetened chocolate in a large saucepan over low heat until chocolate melts and mixture is thoroughly combined, 2 to 3 minutes; stir in sugar all at once. Whisk mixture, trying to clean the sides of pan as much as possible.
• Bring the mixture to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, until a candy thermometer inserted into the middle of the fudge reads 236 to 238 degrees F (110 to 115 degrees C), or candy forms a soft ball when dripped into cold water. Remove from heat as soon as candy hits the correct temperature; stir in bacon.
• Place butter squares onto fudge mixture and pour vanilla extract over the top. Set aside with thermometer in the fudge; do not disturb pot until temperature has dropped to 110 to 115 degrees F (43 to 46 degrees C).
• While fudge is cooling, line an 8x8-inch baking dish with aluminum foil and coat with butter. When fudge has reached 110 to 115 degrees F, stir in butter and vanilla extract thoroughly into the fudge; pour fudge into prepared pan.
• Refrigerate fudge for 30 minutes, then score the fudge in desired piece sizes; return to refrigerator for 2 more hours. Cut into pieces to serve.

FROSTY FUDGY BROWNIE SUPREME

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, stir brownie mix, water, oil and eggs until well blended. Stir in almond extract; pour into pan.
• Bake 24 to 26 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
• In large bowl, mix ice cream and cherries. Place heaping spoonfuls of ice cream mixture over brownies; lightly press with back of spoon to smooth. Freeze at least 1 hour before serving.
• Let stand at room temperature about 10 minutes before cutting. Drizzle individual servings with syrup. Garnish with a mint leaf and a maraschino cherry, if desired.