Candy Corn Fudge

Name: Candy Corn Fudge
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 2 h 25 min
Yield: 64
Ingredients: 8 oz. cream cheese; 2 c. confectioners’ sugar; 2 tsp. pure vanilla extract; 3 c. white chocolate chips (about 18 oz); 2 c. mini pretzels or broken pretzel pieces; 1 c. dried cherries; 1 c. candy corn

By Woman's Day Kitchen Published: Jan 1, 2012

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Yields:

Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 25 mins

Cal/Serv:

105

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These colorful treats may sound super sweet, but a few key ingredients keep them balanced: cream cheese for tanginess, pretzels for a salty kick and dried cherries (or cranberries) for a touch of tartness.

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Ingredients

Directions

1. Step 1Line an 8- or 9-in. square pan with 2 sheets of parchment paper, leaving an overhang on all sides.
2. Step 2Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl until smooth, about 2 minutes; beat in the vanilla.
3. Step 3Meanwhile, melt the chocolate in the microwave according to package directions.
4. Step 4Add the melted chocolate to the cream cheese mixture and beat until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Fold in the pretzels and cherries. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and top with the candy corn. Refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours and up to 2 days.
5. Step 5Using the overhangs, transfer the fudge to a cutting board and cut into 1-in. pieces. Serve in mini cupcake liners, if desired.