RCI-DS.003.0196.001
Macadamia Nut Fudge
Family and friends look forward to this creamy fudge every holiday season. The macadamia nuts make it extra special. -Kristine Sokowski, Tremont, Illinois SERVINGS 44 CATEGORY Dessert METHOD Other stovetop PREP 15 min. COOK 15 min. TOTAL 30 min.
Prep25 min
Cook20 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- plus 1 cup butter1 tablespoondivided
- 4-1/2 cups
- 1 cup
- 36 large
- 2 unit
- 4 cups
- 1-1/2 cups
- 1 teaspoon
- Vanilla frosting1 unit
- Red and green paste food coloring1 unit
- M&M's miniature baking bits1 unit
Method
1
Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, then grease it lightly with 1/2 tablespoon of butter to prevent sticking.
2 minutes
2
Combine sugar, milk, and the remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan and bring to a rolling boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
3 minutes
3
Once boiling, maintain the boil and let cook for exactly 5 minutes without stirring to reach the proper temperature for fudge.
5 minutes
4
Remove the pan from heat and immediately add the 36 large marshmallows, stirring vigorously until they are completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
2 minutes
5
Stir in the 2 melted ounces of unsweetened chocolate until fully incorporated and no streaks remain.
1 minutes
6
Add the 4 cups of semisweet chocolate chips and continue stirring until they are completely melted and the mixture is uniform in color.
2 minutes
7
Mix in the chopped macadamia nuts and vanilla extract until evenly distributed throughout the fudge mixture.
1 minutes
8
Pour the warm fudge mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
2 minutes
9
Allow the fudge to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm enough to cut into squares.
120 minutes
10
Cut the fudge into 16 equal squares using a sharp knife, wiping the blade between cuts for clean edges.
5 minutes
11
Tint the vanilla frosting with red and green paste food coloring as desired, then pipe or dollop a small amount onto each fudge square and garnish with M&M's miniature baking bits.