FUDGE OF THE IRISH

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It's really Christmas once this fudge is made. This festive fudge is always the star of my annual cookie tray exchange and a requested gift by friends and family. I like to shop every year for unique gift wrap. Whether it's Chinese take-out boxes or miniature tins, it's enjoyed by all.

Provided by cynjne

Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Liqueur Dessert Recipes Irish Cream

Time 3h45m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

½ cup evaporated milk
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 cup white sugar
¾ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup Irish cream liqueur
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ¼ cups confectioners' sugar, sifted

Steps:

Grease an 8-inch square baking pan and line with 2 pieces of parchment paper about 14 inches long; allow the ends of the paper to hang over the sides of the pan by several inches.
Stir evaporated milk, light brown sugar, white sugar, unsalted butter, and salt in a heavy saucepan over medium heat until the mixture forms a thick, smooth syrup.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until a candy thermometer inserted into the center of the boiling syrup without touching the bottom of the pan reads 238 degrees F (112 degrees C), 20 to 30 minutes. Stir often. Candy temperature will rise slowly at first, then more quickly as temperature increases; watch carefully.
Remove saucepan from heat and stir in the Irish cream liqueur and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
Scrape the mixture into the work bowl of a large stand mixer fitted with beaters; set the machine on low speed and mix in confectioners' sugar in 3 additions, allowing the sugar to blend in completely before adding the next addition. Scrape down the bowl frequently and mix fudge until completely smooth, about 2 minutes.
Scrape fudge into the prepared baking pan and place on a level surface to cool and set up, 3 to 5 hours.
Use the parchment paper ends as handles to lift the fudge out of the baking pan before slicing into cubes for serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.4 calories, Carbohydrate 23.1 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 4.6 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 25.1 mg, Sugar 22.8 g

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olia enriko

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I made this fudge for a bake sale and it sold out in minutes! Everyone loved it.

Khutso Success

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This fudge is the perfect holiday treat. It's festive and delicious, and it's sure to please everyone.

Mugonero

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I love the flavor of this fudge, but it's a little too soft for my taste.

Nany Moustafa

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This fudge is really easy to make, but it's a little too sweet for my taste.

Issa Bah

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This fudge is a little pricey to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious!

Neya Bhattarai

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This fudge is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just for a snack at home.

Mbalienhle Palesa

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I've tried several different fudge recipes, and this one is by far my favorite. It's so creamy and delicious.

Nicky Rayne

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I love the flavor of this fudge, but it's a little too soft for my taste.

farouk night

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This fudge is really easy to make, but it takes a long time to set. Be patient!

Shazaan Ali

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I followed the recipe exactly, but my fudge turned out grainy. I'm not sure what went wrong.

Olukunle Adeshola

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This fudge is a little too sweet for my taste, but it's still good.

Csenge Csia

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I made this fudge for a bake sale and it sold out in minutes! Everyone loved it.

Abdul Haqeem

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This fudge is the perfect holiday treat. It's festive and delicious, and it's sure to please everyone.

Maria Majeed

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I love how easy this fudge is to make. I don't have a lot of experience in the kitchen, but I was able to follow the recipe easily and the fudge turned out great.