Cranberry Fudge Recipe

 "There's nothing quite like the combination of chocolate and cranberries, it wins every time. This fudge is a perfect holiday gift. Your friends, family and coworkers will thank you for it!"  Original recipe yield: 1 - 8x8 inch pan.

INGREDIENTS:

1 (12 ounce) package fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS:

Line bottom and sides of an 8x8 inch pan with plastic wrap. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, bring cranberries and corn syrup to a boil. Boil on high for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is reduced to about 3 tablespoons. Remove from heat.
Immediately add chocolate chips, stirring untill they are melted completely. Add confectioner's sugar, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract, stirring vigorously until mixture is thick and glossy. Pour into pan. Cover and chill untill firm.

Cranberry Macadamia Nut Bark

 "This candy recipe is very pretty on gift trays and tasty too. If cranberries are not on hand, dried cherries or raisins will work beautifully in this recipe."  Original recipe yield: 1 - 1/2 pounds.

INGREDIENTS:

1 pound white confectioners' coating
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 (3.5 ounce) package macadamia nuts

DIRECTIONS:

Line one 10x15 inch cookie sheet with aluminum foil.
Place white confectioners' coating (almond bark) in a microwave safe bowl, and microwave on medium heat until melted. Stir in cranberries and nuts.
Spread mixture out on foil, cool, and break into 1 1/ 2 inch pieces. Store in air tight container.