Opera Fudge

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Title: OPERA FUDGE
Categories: Candies, Gifts
Yield: 36 Servings

JUDY GARNETT PJXG05A
2 c Sugar
1 c Half-and-half
1 ds Salt
1 tb Butter
1 1/2 ts Vanilla
1/2 c Marshmallow creme
1/2 c Candied cherries; chopped

Combine sugar, half-and-half, and salt in a large 5-qt microwave-safe bowl.
Microwave for 4 1/2 to 5 minutes at HIGH until mixture boils, stirring
once. Stir. Microwave again for 6 to 8 minutes at MED-HIGH (70%)-<see *
below> or until 235 deg. on candy thermometer. Stir in butter and cool to
110 deg. without stirring (about 15 mins. at room temp.) Add vanilla and
beat vigorously until mixture begins to hold its shape. Add marshmallow
creme and continue beating until mixture starts to lose its gloss. Quickly
stir in cherries and pour into a buttered 8 inch square pan. Cool. Cut into
squares. Yield 36 candies or 1 1/4 lbs.*Compact microwaves use HIGH (100%)
for MED-High.

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