ALMOND CHERRY FUDGE

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Cooked in the microwave, this fast fudge is a sweet addition to any holiday gathering. I make it when I need a quick treat for a school party or to take to a neighbor. -Shellie Tucker, Hendersonvlle, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield about 1 pound.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup chopped almonds
1/2 cup red candied cherries, chopped
1 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

Line an 8-in. square pan with foil and grease the foil; set aside. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and milk on high for about 1 minute; stir. Microwave in additional 10- to 20-second intervals until melted; stir until smooth. Stir in the almonds, cherries and extract. Spread into prepared pan. Cover and chill for 2 hours or until set. , Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Discard foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 9mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.