Peppermint Fudge

Peppermint Fudge Recipe Peppermint Fudge Ingredients: 1-1/2 teaspoons butter, softened 2 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 cups confectioners' sugar 3 tablespoons baking cocoa 1 teaspoon milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup chopped nuts PEPPERMINT LAYER: 2 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 cups confectioners' sugar 1-1/2 teaspoons milk 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candy Directions: Line the bottom and sides of an 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pan with foil. Grease foil with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; set aside. In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar, cocoa, milk and vanilla. Stir in nuts. Spread into prepared pan. Chill for 1 hour or until firm. For peppermint layer, beat cream cheese in a small mixing bowl. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar, milk and extract. Stir in peppermint candy. Spread evenly over chocolate layer. Chill for 1 hour or until firm. Using foil, lift fudge from pan. Gently peel off foil. Cut into squares. Yield: 1-1/4 pounds.