Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the recipes category.
1 TSP butter
2 packages (12 ounces each) white baking chips, divided
2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3 TSPs shortening, divided
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1-1/2 TSPs red paste food coloring
4 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 TSP vanilla extract
1/4 TSP peppermint extract
3 TBSPs crushed peppermint candies
Line a 13x9" pan with foil; grease foil with butter.
In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine 3-1/4 cups white baking chips, the chocolate chips and 2 TSPs shortening.
Microwave, uncovered, on high 1 minute; stir.
Microwave at additional 15-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
Stir in milk and food coloring; gradually add 1 cup confectioners' sugar.
Spread into prepared pan.
In another large microwave-safe bowl, melt remaining white baking chips and shortening; stir until smooth.
Beat in cream cheese and extracts.
Gradually beat in remaining confectioners’ sugar until smooth.
Spread over red layer; sprinkle with crushed candies.
Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.
Using foil, lift fudge out of pan.
Remove foil; cut fudge into 1" squares.
Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container.
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