Merry Cherry Fudgies Recipes

MERRY CHERRY FUDGIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Mix 1/4 cup butter and cream cheese. Stir in flour, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons cocoa and the vanilla. Divide into 24 pieces. Press in bottom and side of 24 ungreased small muffin cups, 1 3/4x1 inch. Mix filling ingredients. Spoon 2 teaspoons into each.
• Bake 18 to 20 minutes. Cool 1 hour.
• Loosen cookies with tip of knife. Remove to cooling rack. Mix 1/2 cup powdered sugar and cherry juice. Drizzle over cookies; sprinkle with additional chopped cherries if desired.

SUPER-EASY CHERRY ALMOND FUDGE

Steps:

• Line 9-inch square pan with foil; spray foil with cooking spray. In large microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips uncovered on High 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds, until melted.
• Stir frosting into melted chips. Fold in remaining ingredients. Pour and spread into pan. Refrigerate 20 minutes or until set.
• Using foil, lift fudge out of pan; remove foil. Cut into 6 rows by 6 rows. Store tightly covered.

MERRY MALLOW FUDGIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• In large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside. In large mixer bowl, beat butter, the 1 cup granulated sugar, and brown sugar at medium speed until light and fluffy.
• Beat in eggs one at a time; add vanilla.
• Add flour mixture; beat at low speed until combined. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.
• Shape one level tablespoon of dough around each marshmallow; seal edges. Roll in granulated sugar.
• Place 2 inches apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until cookies crack, about 6 to 8 minutes.
• Cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes; transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
• Store in airtight container.

ALMOND CHERRY FUDGE

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.