Chocolate Philly Fudge

Ingredients

• 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 4 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Dash of salt
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts

Instructions

1. Gradually add sugar to softened cream cheese, mixing until well blended.
2. Stir in remaining ingredients.
3. Spread into greased 8 inch square pan.
4. Chill several hours or overnight; cut into squares.
5. Garnish with additional nuts if desired.

Notes

Peppermint "Philly" Fudge: Omit vanilla extract and nuts; add few drops peppermint extract and 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candy. Sprinkle with additional 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candy before chilling.

Coconut "Philly" Fudge: Omit nuts; add 1 cup shredded coconut. Garnish with additional coconut.

Cherry "Philly" Fudge: Omit nuts; add 1/2 cup chopped maraschino cherries, drained. Garnish with whole cherries.