Cherry Almond-topped Fudge

==Ingredients==
* 1 can (8 oz) almond paste
* 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk), divided
* few drops red food color
* 1¾ cups Hershey's semi-sweet chocolate chips
* red candied cherry halves
* sliced almonds
== Directions ==
# Line 8-inch square pan with foil, extending foil over edges of pan.
# Beat almond paste and ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk in small bowl until blended.
# Add food color; beat until well blended.
# Refrigerate about 1 hour or until stiff.
# Spread onto bottom of prepared pan.
# Place chocolate chips and remaining sweetened condensed milk in medium microwave-safe bowl.
# Microwave on high (100%) 1 to 1½ minutes or just until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth when stirred.
# Spread over top of almond paste layer.
# Cover; refrigerate until firm.
# Use foil to lift fudge out of pan; peel off foil.
# Cut fudge into squares; garnish with candied cherry halves and [[almond.
# Sliced almonds|sliced almonds]].
# Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator.
== Notes ==
* For best results, do not double this recipe.
== Variations ==
* Raspberry almond-topped fudge: Substitute 1⅔ cups Hershey's Raspberry Chips for chocolate chips
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Category:Almond Recipes
Category:Christmas Candy
Category:Fudge Recipes
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Category:Semi-sweet chocolate Recipes
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