Cookie Cutter Fudge

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Cookie Cutter Fudge

 

Here's a sweet gift for someone with everything. Place cookie cutters and fudge into cellophane gift bags, and tie with ribbons.

 

Prep Time: 20 min

Total Time: 2 hours 20 min

Makes: 6 large candies

 

 

1 1/2	cups semisweet chocolate chips
1	cup peanut butter chips
1	can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2	tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1	teaspoon vanilla
Betty Crocker® white or red decorator icing (in 4.25-ounce tube), if desired
Candies, if desired

1.	Place each of six 3x1/2-inch mitten-shaped cookie cutters, or other cookie cutters in a simple shape, on 5-inch square of foil. Seal foil tightly around outside of each cookie cutter. Place on cookie sheet. Lightly spray cookie cutters with cooking spray.
2.	In 4-cup microwavable measuring cup, mix chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, milk and butter. Microwave uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until chips are almost melted. Stir in vanilla.
3.	Pour mixture into cookie cutter molds, filling to tops of molds. Refrigerate uncovered about 2 hours or until firm. Decorate with icing and candies.
4.	Carefully remove foil. Gently press fudge out of molds to serve.

Variation

You can use an 8-inch square pan instead of the cookie cutters. Line pan with foil, and pour the fudge into pan. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours. Cut into 1 1/2-inch squares.