Hershey'S Chocolate Cherry Fudge

1. 1

   Line 8-inch square pan with foil.

2. 2

   Lightly press chopped cherries between layers of paper towels to remove excess moisture.

3. 3

   Place butter in medium microwave-safe bowl.

4. 4

   Microwave at HIGH (100%) 1 minute or until melted; stir in powdered sugar, cocoa and evaporated milk until well blended.

5. 5

   Microwave at HIGH 1-1/2 minutes; stir vigorously.

6. 6

   Microwave at HIGH an additional 30 seconds at a time, until mixture is hot, slightly thickened and smooth when stirred.

7. 7

   Do NOT boil.

8. 8

   Stir in chopped cherries, pecans and almond extract.

9. 9

   Spread mixture into prepared pan.

10. 10

    Cover; refrigerate until firm.

11. 11

    Remove foil; cut into squares.

12. 12

    Garnish with cherry halves and slivered almonds pressed lightly onto fudge, if desired.

13. 13

    Serve cold; refrigerate leftover fudge.

14. 14

    NOTE: For best results, do not double this recipe.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.