8 ounces cream cheese
2 pounds confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
Christmas green paste food coloring
1 cup chopped almonds
1 cup fresh cranberries (or frozen), rinsed and drained
In a bowl, mash cream cheese until light and fluffy.
Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Beat in almond
extract and food coloring. Knead in almonds.
Line a 9-inch square pan with foil and press half
of the fudge into an even layer. Place cranberries
evenly over fudge. Cover with remaining fudge and
press until even. Chill for several hours.
Cut into 1-inch squares with a sharp knife. Store
in refrigerator until ready to serve.
Makes 80 (1-inch) squares.
Makes about 5 dozen candies.
