A decadent cherry fudge topped with a Coca-Cola chocolate frosting! This irresistible fudge is sure to be a hit this holiday season!

~Ingredients:

3/4 Cup Butter, softened.

3 Cups Granulated Sugar.

2/3 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream.

2 Tablespoons Cherry Gelatin Jell-o

12 oz White Baking Chips.

7 oz Marshmallow Creme.

1/2 Teaspoon Cherry Extract. 

1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract.

10 oz Maraschino Cherries, drained.

~Coca Cola Frosting:

1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter.

3 Tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder.

6 Tablespoons Coca - Cola.

4 Cups Powdered Sugar.*

1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract.

~Directions:

-Making the Cherry Fudge:

Step 1: Line a 9 inch by 9 inch pan with aluminum foil and lightly spray with cooking spray. Leave enough aluminum foil overhanging on the sides to lift the fudge out of the pan. Set aside.

Step 2: Cut the cherries into quarters. Pat with a paper towel over and over again to remove as much moisture as possible. Continuing patting with a paper towel until there isn't any more moisture. Set aside.

Step 3: Combine butter, sugar, and heavy cream in a heavy bottomed saucepan.

Step 4: Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.

Step 5: Once at a full boil, continue boiling for 3 minutes, stirring continuously.

Step 6: Add cherry gelatin and stir continuously, boiling for another 2 to 3 minutes or until gelatin is completely dissolved.

Step 7: Remove from heat and stir in white baking chips. (We used a whisk to get out all the lumps).

Step 8: Stir in marshmallow creme and both of the extracts.

Step 9: Fold in the dry maraschino cherries.

Step 10: Pour into prepared pan and let cool to room temperature and then refrigerate.

-Making the Cocoa - Cola Frosting:

Step 11: Place the powdered sugar in a heat proof bowl and set aside.

Step 12: In a small saucepan, combine the butter, unsweetened cocoa, and Coca - Cola over medium heat.

Step 13: Bring to a boil and pour over powdered sugar. 

Step 14: Whisk until combined and smooth.

Step 15: Add vanilla extract and continue whisking or stirring to combine.

Step 16: Immediately pour over chilled fudge. 

Step 17: Use an to gently spread the frosting over the top of the fudge.

Step 18: Chill for 20 minutes or until frosting has set.

Step 19: Cut into small pieces and serve.

Step 20: Eat and Enjoy!

~Recipe Notes:

*The more powdered sugar you add, the more sweeter the frosting will be.

Enjoy!

Please leave us a picture in the comments below if you make it!

~Hannah and Hailey :)