Taste of Home Puts A Holiday Twist On Fudge

If you're an avid fudge maker and what to change it up for the holidays, Taste of Home has an easy recipe that will take care of those extra candy canes you didn't have room on the tree for :) This also makes a fantastic holiday hostess gift!

INGREDIENTS

1 teaspoon plus 4 tablespoons butter, divided
39 miniature candy canes, crushed (about 1 cup)
1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk, divided
4 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
1 teaspoon cream of tartar

MAKE IT:

Use an 8-in. square pan lined with foil so your fudge is the correct thickness. Be sure to grease the foil with 1 teaspoon of butter. Sprinkle with half of the crushed candy saving the other half for later.

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons butter. Microwave on high for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 15-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Be patient, take your time and heat slowly. If you get it too hot too quickly it can change the consistency drastically. Stir in 2/3 cup milk. Carefully pour over candy layer in prepared pan. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe bowl, combine white baking chocolate and remaining butter. Microwave on high for 40-50 seconds; stir until smooth. Stir in the cream of tartar, remaining milk and candy. Spread over chocolate layer.

Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. Using foil, remove fudge from pan. Invert onto a cutting board; remove foil. Cut into 1-in. squares, it's fudge, not brownies, they're meant to be cut smaller. Serve and enjoy!

Yield: about 1-3/4 pounds.