This is a beautiful fudge that is delicious as well. It is rich and creamy and will delight guests who will not believe that it isn't store bought.
2 c. sugar
¾ c. sour cream-not light
½ c. unsalted butter
½ t. salt
1 c. white chocolate chips
7 oz. jar marshmallow creme
1 t. clear vanilla extract
5 oz. bag dried cranberries, like Craisins
fresh orange zest, if desired
Line a 9 x1 3 inch baking dish with foil, then lightly spray it with cooking spray.
Combine sugar, sour cream, butter and salt in a heavy 2 quart saucepan. Bring mixture to boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, to soft ball stage - 238 degrees. (Don’t place the candy thermometer into the pan until after all the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a boil.) Remove from heat; stir in chocolate chips until fully melted. This will take a few minutes.
Add in marshmallow creme and vanilla extract; stir until smooth and blended. Stir in dried cranberries until evenly distributed.
Pour into the prepared dish; cool to room temperature.
Chill in the refrigerator for several hours before cutting into squares.
Store in an airtight container.