Ingredients

Cherry Fudge:

¾ cup butter

3 cups granulated sugar

? cup heavy whipping cream

3 tbsp cherry gelatin (Jell-O)

1 12 oz bag white baking chips

7 oz jar marshmallow creme

1 tsp cherry or vanilla extract

1 10 oz jar maraschino cherries, 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

Directions

Step 1: Cherry Fudge:

Step 2: 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.

Step 3: Line a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick foil. Set aside.

Step 4: Combine butter, sugar, and heavy cream in a heavy bottomed saucepan.

Step 5: Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.

Step 6: Once at a full boil, continue boiling for 5 minutes, stirring continuously.

Step 7: Add cherry gelatin and stir until dissolved.

Step 8: Remove from heat and stir in white baking chips. (I use a whisk to get out all the lumps.)

Step 9: Stir in marshmallow creme and cherry or vanilla extract.

Step 10: Fold in dry maraschino cherries.

Step 11: Let cool until at room temperature and then refrigerate.

Step 12: Coca-Cola Frosting:

Step 13: Place powdered sugar in a heat-proof bowl and set aside.

Step 14: In a small saucepan, combine the butter, unsweetened cocoa, and Coca-Cola over medium heat.

Step 15: Bring just to a boil and pour over powdered sugar. Whisk until combined and smooth.

Step 16: Add vanilla extract and continue whisking or stirring to combine.

Step 17: Immediately pour over chilled fudge. Use an Chill for 20 minutes or until frosting has set.

Step 18: Cut into small pieces and serve.