Dark Chocolate Cherry Fudge (Dried Cherries)

This Dark Chocolate Cherry Fudge is so easy to make and packed with delicious flavour. The combination of rich chocolate and dried cherries with crunchy pecans is unbeatable.

2 (12 oz) pkgs Hersheys special dark chocolate chips
2 (14 oz) cans sweetened condensed milk
2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1½ cups dried cherries
½ cup pecans, chopped, optional

Butter a 9x13" glass baking dish and set aside.

In a non-stick skillet, melt chocolate chips and condensed milk over low heat until just smooth. Stir in the vanilla, cherries and nuts and pour into the prepared baking dish.

Chill until firm, then slice and serve.

Makes 30 pieces.