Orange Cappuccino

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   Line a 13 x 9-inch pan with foil, leaving a 1-inch overhang on two of the sides (short sides the pan).

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   Lightly butter the foil.

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   This will help you to get the fudge out later on--keeps the pan clean too.

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   Set aside.

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   Lightly butter a large microwave-safe bowl.

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   Place the sugar, sour cream, butter and coffee/water mixture into the bowl.

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   Microwave on high 5-6 minutes or until the mixture boils.

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   Stir after 2-1/2 and 5 minutes.

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   After sugar mixture comes to a full rolling boil, microwave on high 5-6 minutes longer (stir after 3 minutes), or until the mixture reaches soft-ball stage (234F) on a candy thermometer.

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    Do not leave the thermometer in the bowl while the microwave is on!

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    Take the bowl out to check it.

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    Keep microwaving until the thermometer reads 234.

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    Remove the bowl from the microwave; add the vanilla chips,marshmallow creme and orange peel; stir until smooth.

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    Pour into foil-lined pan.

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    Smooth evenly into the corners with a narrow metal spatula or a knife.

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    Let the fudge sit for about 2 minutes,then score (mark) into 70 squares.

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    Let candy sit until firm.

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    Remove from the pan by lifting on the foil.

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    Place the foil onto a cutting board; cut along score lines into squares.

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    Remove the candy from the foil.

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    Garnish with orange peel strips if desired.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.