Recipe: Chocolate Coffee Fudge (using cocoa powder, cinnamon and pecans)

CHOCOLATE COFFEE FUDGE
"Cut in traditional squares or in festive shapes to reflect the season!"



3 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon Durkee Ground Cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter OR margarine
1/4 cup light cream
1 1/2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
1 1/2 teaspoons Durkee 100% Pure Vanilla Extract
1 cup chopped pecans

Line an 8-inch square pan with foil. Lightly grease foil.

Mix powdered sugar, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and salt in medium mixing bowl; set aside.

Heat butter, light cream, and coffee granules in a small saucepan until butter melts. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Pour into sugar mixture and combine thoroughly. Stir in pecans.

Place in prepared pan; spread with spoon or pat lightly with oiled hands. Chill a minimum of 1 hour.

Lift fudge from pan. Cut into 1-inch squares with a sharp knife OR use a small (1-1/2 inch) cookie cutter to cut into shapes.

TIP: Can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

Makes 64 (1-inch) pieces
Source: Tones, ACH Food Companies, Inc.