Recipe: Opera Fudge and Chocolate Fudge (using Jiffy frosting mix)

Opera Fudge

3 Tbsp. butter
3 Tbsp. milk
1 pkg. Jiffy creamy white frosting mix
1/2 cup finely chopped nuts
red and green maraschino
cherries, sliced

Butter a loaf pan 9 x 5 x 3-inches. In bottom of a double boiler, heat 1 inch of water to boiling. In top of boiler put butter and milk. Set over boiling water until butter melts. Add frosting mix and stir until well blended. Continue to cook over boiling water for 5 minutes, stir occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in nuts. Pour into loaf pan and let stand until firm. Cut into squares and garnish with a slice of red and green cherries. Makes about 32 small squares.

Chocolate Fudge

1 pkg. Jiffy chocolate frosting mix
1 1/2 Tbsp. hot water
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup miniature marshmallows (if desired)

Butter 9 x 5-inch loaf pan. Blend frosting mix and hot water in top of double boiler. Heat over rapidly boiling water for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in nuts and marshmallows; pour into prepared pan. Let stand until firm.