Creamy Cappuccino Orange Fudge

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
• 2 tablespoons hot water
• 1 (12 ounce) package chocolate chips
• 1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• orange strip (to garnish)

Recipe

• 1 line 13×9-inch pan with foil, leaving 1-inch overhang on sides. lightly butter foil.
• 2 dissolve coffee granules in hot water.
• 3 lightly butter large microwavable bowl. combine sugar, sour cream, butter and coffee mixture in prepared bowl. microwave at high 5 to 6 minutes or until boiling, stirring after 2-1/2 and 5 minutes.
• 4 after sugar mixture comes to a full rolling boil, microwave at high 5 to 6 minutes more until mixture reaches soft-ball stage (234°f) on instant-read or candy thermometer, stirring after 3 minutes. (do not microwave mixture with thermometer.)
• 5 add vanilla chips, marshmallow creme and grated orange peel; stir until smooth. pour into prepared pan; smooth evenly into corners. score into 70 squares by cutting 7 sections lengthwise and 10 sections crosswise halfway through fudge with sharp knife while fudge is still warm.
• 6 let stand until firm. remove from pan by lifting fudge and foil using foil handles. place on cutting board; cut along score lines into squares. remove foil. garnish, if desired. store in airtight container at room temperature.