Holiday Tasting Party Recipes

RECIPE NAME: TOOTSIE ROLL FUDGE

INGREDIENTS:
1 tsp. plus 2 Tbs. butter, divided
2 cups tootsie roll midges
2 Tbs. peanut butter (creamy)
3 3/4 cups confectioner's sugar
2 Tbs. milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup green and red M&M's

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Line a 9-inch square pan with foil. Grease the foil with 1 tsp. butter; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, melt the tootsie rolls, peanut butter and remaining butter over low heat, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in the confectioner's sugar, milk and vanilla (mixture will be very thick.) Fold in pecans.

Spread into prepared pan. Using a sharp knife, score the surface into 1-inch squares. Press an M&M candy into the center of each square. Cool. Using foil, remove fudge from pan: cut into squares. Store in airtight container.

MY NAME: Penny Riley