Rum flavoring is used in these chocolate candy squares but you also could use peppermint, almond or orange extract.

Source: Midwest Living

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Recipe Summary

prep:
20 mins
chill:
1 hr
total:
1 hr 20 mins
Yield:
36 pieces
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and milk. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating the mixture until smooth.

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  • Stir in 1 cup of the nuts, the vanilla, and rum flavoring. Stir in melted chocolate.

  • Immediately turn fudge mixture into a foil-lined, then buttered, 8x8x2-inch pan, pressing evenly into pan. Sprinkle with remaining nuts, pressing nuts lightly. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares. Store the fudge in the refrigerator. Makes 36 pieces.

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Try substituting other flavors for rum, such as almond, peppermint, or orange extract.

Nutrition Facts

106 calories; fat 6g; cholesterol 5mg; saturated fat 2g; carbohydrates 13g; insoluble fiber 1g; protein 1g; vitamin a 10.3RE; sodium 15mg; calcium 10.1mg; iron 0.4mg.
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