Because we can… Cherry Coke Fudge! A decadent cherry fudge topped with a Coca-Cola chocolate frosting! This irresistible fudge is sure to be a hit this holiday season!
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The holiday season is upon us and before we know it, it’ll come to an end. With two young boys that are rapidly growing up, every single holiday season is so important to me. I try to relish each and every moment, capture as many pictures as possible, and enjoy the time I have with them when Christmas is just so magical.
One of the ways we enjoy the holidays is by making treats together. We don’t eat them all ourselves, of course not! Half the fun is handing them out to friends and family so they can enjoy them too.
Today I’m sharing this Cherry Coke Fudge in honor of one of my dear friends who inspires me each and every day. Let me tell you about Ann. She’s the hardest working person I know. She’s a mom, a nurse, a friend, a daughter, a wife, and so much more. Her schedule is NUTS. Nuts I tell you! I’ll see her in the morning and she’ll have just got off her hospital shift a few hours before and amazingly, shockingly, manages to have a smile on her face and a kind word for me. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention she’s hilarious.
She’s always there to listen to me complain about the little things and to offer support. She lets me bounce recipe ideas off of her and is somewhat of a genius in coming up with recipes for me to share with you all. She makes it to her daughter’s swim meets in spite of only getting a few hours of sleep the night before.
She takes care of her mom who just had back surgery and drives an hour to work each way. She does it ALL… and somehow manages not to make me feel like the laziest person alive. You guys, she does all this… with a smile.
There’s a lot more I could say but I’m sure I’ve embarrassed her enough with just this. She’s my hero, and she deserves the very best. I have a special treat for Ann this week and I know she’s going to love it.
You guys. I am IN LOVE with these personalized Coca-Cola bottles! I ordered THREE separate times because I kept thinking of names and different words I wanted on the bottles. I ordered one for everyone in my family and I’m going to put the bottles in our Christmas stockings this year – so fun!
Oh, yes I did….
The great thing about this recipe is it’s made in a 9×13 baking dish so you’re going to have a TON of fudge! Great for sharing with friends and family this holiday season!
Enjoy!
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How To Make Cherry Coke Fudge
Cherry Coke Fudge
Ingredients
Cherry Fudge
- ¾ cup butter
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp cherry gelatin Jell-O
- 12 oz white baking chips 1 12oz bag
- 7 oz jar marshmallow creme
- 1 tsp cherry or vanilla extract
- 10 oz maraschino cherries 1 10oz jar drained
Coca-Cola Frosting
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 6 tbsp Coca-Cola
- 1 lb powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Cherry Fudge
- 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.
- Line a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick foil. Set aside.
- Combine butter, sugar, and heavy cream in a heavy bottomed saucepan.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.
- Once at a full boil, continue boiling for 3 minutes, stirring continuously.
- Add cherry gelatin and stir continuously, boiling for another 2 to 3 minutes or until gelatin is completely dissolved.
- Remove from heat and stir in white baking chips. (I use a whisk to get out all the lumps.)
- Stir in marshmallow creme and cherry or vanilla extract.
- Fold in dry maraschino cherries.
- Pour into prepared pan and let cool to room temperature and then refrigerate.
Coca-Cola Frosting
- Place powdered sugar in a heat-proof bowl and set aside.
- In a small saucepan, combine the butter, unsweetened cocoa, and Coca-Cola over medium heat.
- Bring just to a boil and pour over powdered sugar. Whisk until combined and smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and continue whisking or stirring to combine.
- Immediately pour over chilled fudge. Use an offset spatula to gently spread the frosting over the top of the fudge.
- Chill for 20 minutes or until frosting has set.
- Cut into small pieces and serve.
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Steph says
My husband is amazing he takes such excellent care of kids
Anne says
My unsung hero is, without question, my spouse. He works incredibly hard, even when his heart is breaking because of the uncertainties and upheavals in his company. He never complains that he’s the only one of us who can work; he just shoulders the burden and carries on. He keeps the roof over our heads, he keeps the dogs’ tails wagging, he keeps food on the table, he keeps the smile on my face. And he’s always supportive of his friends, too, doing whatever he can, being there for them. He’s my rock.
Kelly D says
My husband is my unsung hero. He works so I can stay at home with our kids. He also is there when I need him, especially during times when our kids might be sick and I need him to rearrange his work schedule to help get them to various appointments. He listens to my intuition and doesn’t dismiss anything I say or think.
Debbie Edwards says
My mom is my unsung hero. No matter what the situation good or bad she is there no judgment, unconditional love and always self sacrificing. She has taught me to be that way. But she is amazing.
Tarah says
My son’s teachers. I am so thankful for their support and love of my kid. He entered kindergarten with a bang and instead of labeling him a troublemaker, they basically stood on their heads to figure out how to help him succeed. They never made him seem like anything other than a kid who just needed some extra help adjusting and continue to tell me how much they love him, even as he still has rough days here and there. I am so thankful they decided to pursue education and continue to stick with it.
Olga says
My dad is one of my unsung heroes. He is a Korean War veteran with 88 years of healthy living. He used to be affected by the memories of war but he has always been a man of prayer and studied God’s Word. This has made him strong. He is so kind and loving. I love him!
Bridget Heiple Reich says
My mom is our unsung hero! She has five kids and now she has grandkids. She and my dad always take the time to make sure we are all taken care of. They run all over town watching all their grandkids so none of us have to pay babysitters. They are the best parents and grandparents ever! 🙂
Krissi says
My mom is my unsung hero. She is a two time breast cancer survivor. Throughout the battles, she never faltered, never gave up. She made Thanksgiving dinner in a wig and a bathrobe because she just couldn’t muster up the energy to get dressed. She takes care of all of us, dad, me, 2 brothers, 2 grandchildren and my grandmother who also battled breast cancer the same time my mother was battling. They went to chemo together and it was simply amazing how my mother was stronger for my grandmother than she was for herself. I can’t imagine my life without her. I never saw my mother as a strong woman. I just saw her behind the scenes taking care of everything. It wasn’t until I saw her literally fight for her life that I discovered what a truly amazing woman she truly is.
Janis says
I don’t know how you would ever pick from the list above. It is wonderful to know that there are still so many unsung heroes left in this world. I think sometimes we forget that amidst the media.
My unsung hero is my friend. She was my on-call mother when my kids were young and got sick at school and I worked full time. After my husband died she called me almost every single day for over a year to make sure I was doing ok. She is an only child and her father passed when she was young so she has always there for her mom, aunt, uncle, in-laws and everyone else. Giving tirelessly even when she doesn’t feel well and she has been through her own issues. I am very grateful to have a friend like her in my life.
Lisa Brown says
My husband is my un-sung hero: he works terribly hard to support and provide for the two of us, never complaining. He is my best friend and I couldn’t imagine life without him 🙂
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Linda says
My mum-in-law is the unsung hero. Despite recuperating from a car accident, she is always around to help.
Glynis Evans says
My Dad is my unsung hero. He taught me so much about love and faith. He was diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer last Fall and passed away shortly after. During his last days his faith helped our family cope with this fatal diagnosis. I miss him so much but I know he is still guiding me through my days.
carol clark says
seeing my family makes me happy the joy on there faces the love in the air i love christmas
Carol W says
I have to say it is my husband that is my unsung hero. He provides and protects the family. He is always doing things for the family and hardly ever puts himself first and never complains about it. He has worked some over time to help make the holiday a little easier to make special. I couldn’t ask for a better husband or father.
Soha Molina says
My unsung hero is my husband, He is our protector and provider and all around stable rock in our family.