White Christmas Fudge

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups C&H® Powdered Sugar
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine
• 12 oz. (12 squares) white chocolate, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
• 3/4 cup dried cherries, cranberries and/or apricots, coarsely chopped
• 3/4 cup almonds, toasted and sliced
  

Directions:

1. Line 8-inch square pan with aluminum foil; grease foil.
2. Mix sugar and milk in heavy 3-quart saucepan. Over medium heat, add butter and bring to boil, stirring constantly. Without stirring, boil for an additional 5 minutes.
3. Over low heat, add chocolate and almond extract (if using). Stir, then whisk until chocolate melts and mixture is smooth. Stir in dried cherries (or other fruit) and toasted almonds (see Quick Tip). Pour mixture into prepared pan.
4. Refrigerate 2 hours until firm. Invert pan, peel off foil and cut into 36 1-inch squares.
5. Garnish/decorate as desired.