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Chocolate Cherry Fudge 1/3 cup finely chopped maraschino cherries, well drained 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 3-2/3 cups powdered sugar 1/2 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa or HERSHEY'S SPECIAL DARK Cocoa 1/4 cup evaporated milk 1/3 cup pecan pieces 1 teaspoon almond extract Maraschino cherry halves, well drained 1. Line 8-inch square pan with foil. Lightly press chopped cherries between layers of paper towels to remove excess moisture. 2. Place butter in medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH (100%) 1 minute or until melted; stir in powdered sugar, cocoa and evaporated milk until well blended. Microwave at HIGH 1-1/2 minutes; stir vigorously. Microwave at HIGH an additional 30 seconds at a time, until mixture is hot, slightly thickened and smooth when stirred. Do NOT boil. Stir in chopped cherries, pecans and almond extract. 3. Spread mixture into prepared pan. Cover; refrigerate until firm. Remove foil; cut into squares. Garnish with cherry halves and slivered almonds pressed lightly onto fudge, if desired. Serve cold; refrigerate leftover fudge. About 4 dozen pieces. |