Candy Recipes - Fudge, Penuche and Divinity

Berry Red 'n' Green Fudge

8 ounces cream cheese
2 pounds confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
Green food coloring
1 cup chopped almonds
1 cup fresh cranberries or frozen, rinsed and drained

In a bowl, mash cream cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners; sugar. Beat in almond extract and enough green food coloring to make a bright green. Knead in almonds.

Line a 9-inch square pan with foil and press half of the fudge into an even layer. Place cranberries evenly over fudge. Cover with remaining fudge and press until even. Chill for several hours.

Cut into 1-inch squares with a sharp knife. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.

Makes 80 one-inch squares.