White Christmas Jewel Fudge

 "This fudge recipe is easy enough to fit into anyone's busy holiday schedule. It looks beautiful with red and green candied cherries on a white chocolate backdrop, and it also makes a great gift."  Original recipe yield: 2 -1/4 pounds.

INGREDIENTS:

3 (6 ounce) packages white chocolate chips
1 (14 ounce) can Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk)
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped green candied cherries (optional)
1/2 cup chopped red candied cherries (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

Over low heat, melt chocolate with Condensed Milk, vanilla and salt. Remove from heat; stir in cherries. Spread into wax paper 8 or 9-inch square pan.
Chill 2 hours or until firm. Turn fudge onto cutting board; peel off wax paper and cut into squares. Store covered in refrigerator.
Turn fudge onto cutting board; peel off wax paper and cut into squares. Store covered in refrigerator.

Other White Chocolate Fudge Varieties::

Rum Raisin White Fudge: Omit vanilla and cherries. Add 1 1/2 tsp. white vinegar, 1 tsp. rum flavoring and 3/4 cup raisins. Proceed as above.

Toasted Nutty White Fudge: Omit cherries. Add 1 cup chopped toasted nuts. Proceed as above.

World's Best Peanut Butter Fudge

 "A friend shared this recipe with me, and it is by far the best fudge recipe I've ever tried. This fudge is too good to only make at Christmas!"  Original recipe yield: 3 3/4 pounds.

INGREDIENTS:

4 cups white sugar
1 cup milk
1/2 cup butter
1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme
12 ounces peanut butter
2/3 cup all-purpose flour

DIRECTIONS:

Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish, set aside.
In a saucepan, combine sugar, milk, and butter. Bring to a boil, and cook 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in the marshmallow creme and peanut butter. Gradually stir in the flour. Spread into the prepared pan, and let cool.