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Oh Fudge! An Easy and Unique Christmas Gift

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Peppermint Bark
Fanciful Fudge

(Family Features) - Looking for an exceptional gift, but short on time? Get into the kitchen and whip up these super-fast, super-easy candy cutouts.

Showcase the shapes and tastes of the season with just a couple ingredients and your favorite cookie cutters.  Classic Peppermint Bark takes on a new twist in just two steps. Start with white Candy Melts and follow package directions - they will melt like a dream. Stir in peppermint crunch sprinkles then pour into colorful candy cane-shaped cookie cutters. Once firm, these gems are great for gift giving.

Rich and smooth, dark cocoa Candy Melts are the key ingredient in Fanciful Fudge. The creamy wafers melt and blend perfectly with sweetened condensed milk, resulting smooth, silky fudge.  Simply pour the candy mixture into cutters and add cheerful sprinkles to create a dazzling Christmas tree or charming gingerbread man.  

Wrap the candy and cutter together in a clear party bag and tie with a festive red and green ribbon. Be sure to include the recipe.

Homemade and from the heart, these treats are ideal for stocking stuffers, teachers' gifts or neighborhood dessert swaps.

For additional yummy treats and more inspired gifts from the kitchen, visit www.wilton.com.

Cute Cutter Candy Gifts

Peppermint Bark

Ingredients
  • 1 package (14 oz.) white Candy Melts brand confectionery coating, coarsely chopped
  • 2/3 cup (about 4 oz.) peppermint crunch sprinkles

Preparation
    1. Place cookie cutters on baking sheet; refrigerate until ready to fill.
    2. Melt Candy Melts according to package instructions.
    3. Stir 1/3 cup sprinkles into melted candy; pour candy mixture into cutters to about 1/4 inch from top.
    4. Sprinkle remaining sprinkles over candy in cutters; press down slightly. Refrigerate until firm, about 20 minutes.

Serves
Makes about 6 gifts

Notes, Tips & Suggestions
For giving: Wrap candy, along with cutter, in clear party bag; close with twist tie. Add decorative bow and, if desired, a copy of the recipe.

Wilton Products:
  • 9- piece Holiday Cutter Set
  • Baking or Cookie Sheet
  • Candy Melts® brand confectionery coating - white, dark cocoa
  • Peppermint Crunch, Christmas Confetti and Snowflake Mix Sprinkles
  • Clear party bags

Fanciful Fudge

Ingredients
  • 1 package (14 oz.) dark cocoa Candy Melts brand confectionery coating
  • 1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
  • Christmas Confetti and Snowflake Mix sprinkles

Preparation
    1. Place cookie cutters on baking sheet; refrigerate until ready to fill. In microwaveable bowl, melt Candy Melts according to package instructions.
    2. Add condensed milk; stir until blended. Microwave an additional 1 to 2 minutes on medium power; stir until fudge develops a sheen.
    3. Pour candy mixture into cutters to about 1/4 inch from top. Sprinkle sprinkles over candy in cutters; press down slightly. Refrigerate until firm, about 20 minutes.

Serves
Makes about 8 gifts

Notes, Tips & Suggestions
For giving: Wrap candy, along with cutter, in clear party bag; close with twist tie. Add decorative bow and, if desired, a copy of the recipe.

Wilton Products:
  • 9- piece Holiday Cutter Set
  • Baking or Cookie Sheet
  • Candy Melts(r) brand confectionery coating - white, dark cocoa
  • Peppermint Crunch, Christmas Confetti and Snowflake Mix Sprinkles
  • Clear party bags

SOURCE: Wilton Industries, Inc.

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