Mint 'n' Chocolate Fudge

Ingredients

Fudge

• 1/2 cup butter
• 3/4 cup Hershey's cocoa
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk

Pastel Mint Topping

• 3 tablespoons softened butter
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon mint extract
• 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 drops green or red food color

Instructions

Fudge

1. Line 8 inch square pan with foil. In medium-size microwave-safe bowl place butter. Microwave at HIGH (100%) 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until melted.
2. Add cocoa; stir until smooth.
3. Stir in confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract. Blend well (mixture will be dry and crumbly).
4. Stir in evaporated milk.
5. Microwave at HIGH 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture is hot.
6. Beat with whisk until smooth.
7. Immediately pour into prepared pan.
8. Cover; chill until firm.
9. Spread Pastel Mint Topping evenly over fudge; chill until firm.
10. Cut into 1 inch squares. Cover; store in refrigerator.

Pastel Mint Topping

1. In small mixer bowl beat butter, water and mint extract until blended.
2. Gradually add confectioners' sugar and food color. Beat until smooth.