Eggnog Fudge

So, Christmas is over and so is the baking...except for one or two little things that didn't quite make it in.  I figure that New Years is the official end to the holiday season, so I can still squeeze in one or two more holiday type baking things this week.  I found this eggnog fudge recipe on this Wisconsin Cheese website, and new that I had to try it out, with  minor modifications.  I was a little worried that the eggnog flavor wouldn't be very strong, but was reassured that it came through when my first blind taster said, "EGGNOG?!".  Mission accomplished.

Eggnog Fudge

1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup eggnog
2 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups (10 ounces) white chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 7-ounce jar marshmallow cream
1/2 teaspoon rum extract

Line a 9x9 inch square pan with foil, then grease the foil.  In a heavy saucepan, combine butter, eggnog, and sugar.  Bring to a full rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.  Reduce heat to medium and continue to boil for 8 to 10 minutes until mixture reaches 234F, stirring frequently.

Remove saucepan from heat and add white chocolate and nutmeg, then stir until smooth.  Add the marshmallow cream and rum extract, and mix well.  Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and cool completely.  Cut into small squares.  Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Enjoy!  -Cardamommy