White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge Recipe

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White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge Recipe

original source: www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/White-Chocolate-Peppermint-Fudge

Ingredients:

• 1-1/2 teaspoons plus 1/4 cup butter, softened, divided
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 12 squares (1 ounce each) white baking chocolate, chopped
• 1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow cream
• 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

Directions:

• Line a 9-in. square pan with foil. Grease the foil with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; set aside.
• In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, sour cream and remaining butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a rapid boil; cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage), about 5 minutes.
• Remove from the heat; stir in white chocolate and marshmallow creme until melted. Fold in peppermint candy and extract. Pour into prepared pan. Chill until firm.
• Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Gently peel off foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 2 pounds.

Note: We recommend that you test your candy thermometer before each use by bringing water to a boil; the thermometer should read 212°. Adjust your recipe temperature up or down based on your test.