An easy chocolate fudge with colorful, tangy cranberries and chopped pecans. The optional orange extract takes it over the top!
Ingredients
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon orange extract (optional) (see note *)
1 6-ounce package sweetened dried cranberries
1/3 cup chopped pecans
Directions
- Line the bottom and sides of 8 x 8-inch pan with plastic wrap. Set aside.
- Combine chocolate chips and corn syrup in a medium saucepan. Cook over low heat until melted and smooth. Remove from heat.
- Add powdered sugar, evaporated milk and vanilla and the orange extract if you are using it; stir vigorously until the mixture is thick and glossy.
- Add sweetened dried cranberries and nuts; mix well.
- Pour into prepared pan. Cover and chill until firm, about 8 hours. Cut into 1-1/2-inch squares. Store covered in refrigerator. Serve at room temperature.
Notes
- * The optional orange extract gives a subtle orange flavor that I just love with chocolate and cranberries, but this can easily be omitted because the chocolate and cranberries have enough flavor on their own.