Cherries and Chocolate Fudge

We are going to visit friends today for fun in the pool and then dinner. I made Black Bean and Corn Ranch Salad and Cherries and Chocolate Fudge. Both have turned out excellently even though I had to make a substitution for the fudge. It called for candied cherries, but I couldn't find any, so I used dried cherries (like raisins). Not only is the fudge awesome, it was sooooooo easy! These and other recipes can be found on my Recipe CD (see the link at the top right of my blog. For $10.00 you receive a CD in a sleeve with over 460 recipes on it. The $10.00 includes shipping charges. That is mere pennies per recipe! For a sample of the recipes included, be sure to check out my Recipes category on my blog.

Cherries and Chocolate Fudge

Ingredients:

1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
2 cups (12 oz) Hershey’s Semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup coarsely chopped almonds
½ cup chopped candied cherries (can also use dried cherries –like raisins)
1 tsp almond extract

Directions:

1. Line square pan, 8 x 8 x 2 inches, with foil.
2. In medium micro-proof bowl combine sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips
3. Microwave on high 1 ½ to 2 minutes or until chips are melted and mixture is smooth when stirred. Stir in chopped almonds, cherries and almond extract
4. Spread evenly in prepared pan.
5. Cover, chill until firm.
6. Store covered in fridge.