White Christmas Jewel Fudge

Makes about 2¼ lbs

Ingredients:

3 (6-oz.) packages premium white chocolate (18 ozs.)
1 (14-oz) sweetened condensed milk (NOT evaporated milk)
1½ Teaspoon vanilla extract
? Teaspoon salt
½ Cup chopped green candied cherries
½ Cup chopped red candied cherries

Directions:

Over Low heat, melt chocolate with sweetened condensed milk, vanilla and salt. Remove from heat; stir in cherries. Spread into foil-lined 8- or 9-inch square pan.

Chill 2 hours or until firm.

Turn fudge onto cutting board; peel off foil and cut into squares. Store covered in refrigerator.

Rum Raisin White Fudge: Omit vanilla and cherries. Add 1½ teaspoon white vinegar, 1 teaspoon rum flavoring and ¾ cup raisins. Proceed as above.

Toasted Nutty White Fudge: Omit cherries. Add 1 cup chopped toasted nuts. Proceed as above.