Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Chocolate "Philly" Fudge

4 cups sifted powdered sugar
1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
4 (1 oz) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla
dash of salt
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Gradually add sugar to cream cheese, mixing well after each addition. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Spread into greased 8 inch square pan. Chill several hours, cut into squares.

Variations:
Omit vanilla and nuts; add few drops peppermint extract and 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candy. Sprinkle with additional 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candy before chilling.

Omit nuts; add 1 cup shredded coconut. Garnish with additional coconut.

Omit nuts; add 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries, drained. Garnish with whole cherries.

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