Marble Fudge

This is my favorite treat to make and give this time of year.  I always send some to work with my husband.  It is THE most smooth and delicious fudge I have ever made.  The secret is the cream cheese!

Marble Fudge
Adapted from {Betty Crocker}

6 cups sugar
1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk
1 cup butter
1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
2 (7 oz) jars marshmallow creme
1 Tbl vanilla
1 cup (1 pkg) white chocolate chips
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 Tbl baking cocoa powder

Directions
Line a 9x13 baking dish with aluminum foil
Pour bag of white chocolate chips in a medium size bowl and set aside
Heat sugar, milk, butter and cream cheese to boiling in a large pot over medium-high heat
Stir constantly until mixture reaches 225º on a candy thermometer (approximately 15 minutes)
Quickly stir in marshmallow creme and vanilla
Remove from heat
Pour 4 cups hot marshmallow mixture over white baking chips and stir to mix
In the large pot with remaining marshmallow mixture stir milk chocolate chips, semisweet chocolate chips and cocoa
Pour half of the white mixture into the bottom of the 9x13 pan, spreading evenly
Quickly pour half of the chocolate mixture over top, spreading evenly then repeat
Swirl a knife through mixtures for marbled design and smooth the top
Cool until set
Turn pan upside down on cutting board to remove fudge
Peel off foil and cut into desired size pieces

*I like to trim the sides to make the pieces square

Almond Bark Candy

A quick and inexpensive treat!  These are always a favorite...and you can customize the wrappers for any holiday.

Almond Bark Candy
Courtesy of {Linda Sackett}

20 oz almond bark or white chocolate
1/2 cup peanut butter
2 cups rice krispies
1 cup mini marshmallows
1 cup dry roasted peanuts

Directions
In a large bowl microwave almond bark and peanut butter for one minute
Remove and stir, if not melted microwave for additional 30 seconds
Stir until smooth
Fold in rice krispies, marshmallows, and peanuts
Use a cookie scoop to measure each serving and drop on wax paper
Let cool completely to set up
Tip:  I like to scoop mine into mini cupcake wrappers in my mini muffin tin