Layered Fudge Squares

* Exported from MasterCook *

LAYERED FUDGE SQUARES

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Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Candies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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-----FONDANT LAYER-----
2 c Sugar
Dash of salt
2 tb Light corn syrup
3/4 c Boiling water
1/2 ts Vanilla
1/2 c Marshmallow creme
-----FUDGE LAYER-----
5 c Chopped milk chocolate
Or sweet coating (1.5 lbs.)
1/4 c Light cream
1/4 c Half and half
1 1/2 ts Vanilla
3/4 c Chopped nuts

A two-part recipe. Make the fondant first and set
aside, then the fudge layer. FONDANT LAYER: Combine
sugar, salt, corn syrup, and boiling water in a
2-quart saucepan. Cover and bring to a rolling boil.
Remove lid and place thermometer in pan; cook without
stirring to 240 degrees F. Pour out on marble slab.
Cool to lukewarm and work with spatula until creamy
and white, then knead smooth with hands. Add vanilla
and marshmallow. Work into fondant. Let fondant stand,
uncovered, until completely cold. For layered Fudge
Squares, pat and roll fondant into an 8-inch square
between two pieces of waxed paper. Set aside.

NOTE: To store fondant, wrap in waxed paper and place
in a tightly covered jar. Keep in refrigerator.

FUDGE LAYER: In the top of a double boiler, melt milk
chocolate or sweet coating over hot, not boiling,
water. Heat cream, half and half, and vanilla to
scalding. Remove from heat and cool to about 130
degrees F. Do not allow temperature to drop below 125
degrees F. Add warm cream mixture to melted chocolate
all at once and beat until smooth and well blended.
Remove from hot smooth and well blended. Remove from
from hot water and let cool until pliable. Beat with
an electric mixer until candy is light and fluffy.
Spread half in an 8-inch square pan which has been
lined with lightweight foil. Place the fondant square
over the fudge; spread the remaining fudge over the
fondant. Sprinkle with nuts, and press the nuts into
the fudge. Cut into squares when firm, and wrap in
waxed paper.

Makes about 48 pieces.



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