CHRISTMAS FUDGE GIFTS RECIPES

Steps:

• Layer all ingredients in a large Crock Pot (starting with peanuts).
• Break apart the bark into chunks and place into the Crock Pot as the last layer.
• Turn the pot on low, cover with lid, and leave sitting for 1 hour.
• Then, remove the lid and stir to combine.
• Replace lid and leave sitting for another 30 minutes keeping an eye to make sure it doesn't burn.
• Stir again. Then spoon mixture onto wax paper or non-stick aluminum foil.
• Allow candy to harden for at least 1 hour. Enjoy!

Steps:

• Line an 8-in. square pan with foil; grease foil with 1 teaspoon butter., In a large heavy saucepan, combine remaining butter, granulated and brown sugars, cream and salt. Bring to a rapid boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 234° (soft-ball stage). Remove from heat. Add vanilla to pan (do not stir)., Cool, without stirring, to 110°, about 30 minutes. Beat with a spoon until fudge just begins to thicken. Gradually stir in confectioners' sugar until smooth; add nuts and continue stirring until fudge becomes very thick and just begins to lose its sheen. Immediately spread into prepared pan. Cool., Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Remove foil; cut fudge into 1-in. squares. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container.