Perfect Cranberry Cashew Fudge

Turn into a complete 'Christmas Tree Hugger' with this updated version of 'Yo Mamma's fudge.' The ultra smooth and creamy consistency of this fab fudge paired with the tart and tangy cherry-flavored dried cranberries and the tender crunch of the whole cashews makes this treat one more reason to leave the decorations up all year long. Merry Christmas all year long!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 248 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• ¼ cup butter
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme
• 2 cups milk chocolate chips
• 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1 cup salted whole cashews
• ½ cup cherry-flavored dried cranberries

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Line an 8-inch square pan with aluminum foil or waxed paper.

Step 2

Combine marshmallow creme, sugar, evaporated milk, butter, and salt together in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook for exactly 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in milk chocolate chips and semisweet chocolate chips until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth.

Step 3

Fold cashews and dried cranberries into the chocolate mixture; stir in vanilla extract. Pour mixture into the prepared pan. Cool at room temperature or in the refrigerator until firm, 2 hours. Cut into 1-inch squares.