Espresso Fudge

There simply can't be anything any better than coffee and chocolate!
So, to mix them together in a smooth creamy fudge is decadent!
Try this recipe for the holidays for a little extra energy boost.





3 c Sugar
3/4 c Milk
1/4 c Espresso
1/8 c Non-dairy liquid coffee cream
1 tb Light corn syrup
2 tb Butter
1 ts Vanilla
1 1/2 c (6 oz.) chopped chocolate coating or wafers
1/3 c Finely chopped nuts.

Combine sugar, milk, espresso, coffee cream and syrup in a 3-quart saucepan.
Cover and bring to a boil.
Uncover and place thermometer in pan; cook without stirring to 236 degrees F.
Remove from heat; add butter and vanilla without stirring.
Cool to lukewarm.
Beat until candy begins to thicken; pour into a buttered 8-inch square pan.
Melt the chocolate coating over hot, not boiling water in a double boiler.
Spread evenly over fudge, sprinkle nuts over chocolate.
Cut into squares before candy becomes firm. Makes about 49 pieces.