Festive Eggnog Fudge

Festive Eggnog Fudge

by Edgar Mercier 2 years ago
4.8 (5)
10 minutes
135.2 kcal
22.5 g carbs
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Description

A very easy and festive recipe. Double wrap in plastic wrap and store in the refrigerator. Also freezes well.

Ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon butter, or as needed
  • 2 ½ cups white sugar
  • ⅔ cup eggnog
  • ½ cup butter
  • 8 ounces vanilla candy melts, cut into pieces
  • 1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme
  • 1 teaspoon rum extract
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
Directions
  1. 1. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil, leaving an overhang on both sides. Grease aluminum foil with 1 teaspoon butter.
  2. 2. Combine sugar, eggnog, and 1/2 cup butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add vanilla candy pieces and marshmallow cream; mix until smooth. Stir in rum extract.
  3. 3. Pour sugar mixture into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle nutmeg lightly on top. Cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Score fudge into 36 pieces. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
  4. 4. Lift up the ends of aluminum foil to remove fudge from the pan. Cut through scored lines with a large knife.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 36 pieces
calories: 135.2 kcal
carbohydrates: 22.5 g
protein: 0.6 g
saturated fat: 3.1 g
cholesterol: 11.2 mg
sodium: 31.5 mg
sugar: 20.5 g