Dark Chocolate Fudge

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Top box: Dark Chocolate Fudge and Peanut Butter Fudge; Middle box: Traditional Peanut Brittle Photo
Top box: Dark Chocolate Fudge and Peanut Butter Fudge; Middle box: Traditional Peanut Brittle
Yield: Makes about 2 pounds or 64 candies
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Ingredients:
1/2
cup whipping cream

1/2
cup light corn syrup

3
cups (18 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips

1-1/2
cups powdered sugar, sifted

1/2
cup chopped walnuts (optional)

1-1/2
teaspoons vanilla



Preparation:
1.
Line 8-inch square baking pan with foil, extending edges over sides of pan.

2.
Bring cream and corn syrup to a boil in heavy 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in chocolate. Cook until chocolate is melted, stirring constantly. Stir in powdered sugar, walnuts and vanilla. Pour into prepared pan. Spread mixture into corners. Cover; refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.

3.
Lift fudge out of pan using foil; remove foil. Place on cutting board; cut into 1-inch squares. Store in airtight container.





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