peppermint fudge

i don't have a picture, but i probably will post one tonight, i plan on making it later today!  this fudge is super good and is so easy to make.  i always make a double batch, it disappears fast!

Peppermint Fudge

{fudge layer}


3 tsp. butter, softened
4 oz. cream cheese, softened
4 c. powdered sugar
6 Tbsp. baking cocoa
1 tsp. milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract

{peppermint layer}

2 oz. cream cheese, softened
2 c. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. milk
1/2 tsp. peppermint extract
1/4 c. crushed peppermint candy (about 10-12 candies)


Line the bottom and sides of a square baking dish with foil. Grease foil with butter; set aside. In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, cocoa, milk and vanilla. Spread into prepared pan. Chill for an hour until firm.
For peppermint layer, beat cream cheese in a small mixing bowl. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, milk and extract. Stir in peppermint candy. Spread evenly over chocolate layer. Chill for an hour or until firm.
Using foil, lift fudge from pan. Gently peel off foil and cut into squares.


A double batch fits in a 9x13 pan.

Enjoy!
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