Irish Cream Fudge

Ingredients

• 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 cup irish cream
• 1 1/2 cups nuts, chopped (optional)

truffle topping

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
• 4 tablespoons irish cream
• 2 tablespoons butter, cut in pieces

Directions

1. 1

   Melt chocolates with butter until chocolates are soft enough to stir smooth.

2. 2

   Do not overheat.

3. 3

   Add chocolate/butter mixture to powdered sugar and irish cream liqueur.

4. 4

   Stir until smooth, add nuts and mix well.

5. 5

   Place fudge in an 8" X 8" buttered pan.

6. 6

   Lay a sheet of plastic wrap on top and gently press to smooth fudge.

7. 7

   Truffle Topping: Melt chocolates until soft.

8. 8

   Remove from heat.

9. 9

   With a fork, beat in butter and irish cream liqueur until smooth.

10. 10

    Spread topping over fudge with knife.

11. 11

    If a very smooth top is desired, place plastic wrap over top as in above.

12. 12

    Refrigerate until firm; 1-2 hours.

13. 13

    Can be frozen.

14. 14

    Cut into 6 rows both horizontally and vertically, making 36 pieces.

15. 15

    (you can cut larger or smaller pieces based on personal preference).