Vanilla Macadamia Nut Fudge
Surprise your guests with this delicious fudge alternative.
Recipe Ingredients:
Butter
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2/3 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
2 cups (12 ounce package) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Premier White Morsels
1 (7-ounce) jar marshmallow crème
3/4 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
Cooking Directions:
- Line 9-inch-square baking pan with foil, extending foil over edges of pan. Grease foil with butter. Butter sides of 3-quart heavy-duty saucepan.
- Combine sugar, coconut milk and 1/2 cup butter in prepared saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture boils. Clip a candy thermometer to side of pan, making sure the bottom of the thermometer does not touch bottom of pan. Reduce heat to medium-low. Continue boiling at a moderate, steady rate without stirring, until thermometer registers 238°F, softball stage (about 15 minutes). Adjust heat as necessary to maintain a steady boil. Remove from heat.
- Stir in morsels until melted and smooth. Stir in marshmallow crème, nuts, vanilla and coconut extracts until well combined. Transfer mixture to prepared baking pan; cool for 3 to 4 hours or until firm.
- Lift from pan; remove foil. Cut into 48 pieces. Store tightly covered.
Makes 48 pieces.
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