Your family will be eager to taste this delightful fudge made with marshmallow creme, HERSHEY'S Chocolate and toasted almonds. Our smooth and creamy Chocolate Almond Fudge recipe will undoubtedly be a crowd favorite for any holiday celebration or family gathering! Turn this treat into a sweet gift when you place the chocolate almond fudge in a box or tin.
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Line 9-inch square pan or 13x9x2-inch pan with foil, extending foil over edges of pan.
Stir together sugar, marshmallow creme, evaporated milk and butter in heavy 4-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to full rolling boil; boil, stirring constantly, 7 minutes. Remove from heat; immediately add chocolate chips and candy pieces, stirring until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Stir in vanilla and almonds, if desired.
To Toast Almonds: Heat oven to 350°F. Spread almonds in thin layer in shallow baking pan. Bake 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until light golden brown; cool.
Pour mixture into prepared pan; cool until firm. Use foil to lift fudge from pan; peel off foil. Cut into 1-inch squares. Store in tightly covered container.
For best results, do not double this recipe.
Variation: 1 HERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate bar With Almonds (7 oz) may be substituted for HERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate Bar.
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutritional advice.