Orange Cream Fudge

Ben has always loved Scheel's orange cream fudge, so when we heard there was going to be a fudge contest at the ward Christmas party, we found a recipe and made a batch of our own.  It turned out smooth and delicious!

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 teaspoons plus 3/4 cup butter, divided

• 2 1/4 cups sugar

• 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream

• 1 package white baking chips (10 to 12 ounces)

• 1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme

• 4 teaspoons orange extract

• orange coloring gel

Directions

1. Grease a 13-in. x 9-in. pan with 1-1/2 teaspoons butter; set aside.
2. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, cream and remaining butter. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 4 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in chips and marshmallow creme until smooth.
3. Remove 1 cup and set aside. Add orange extract and food coloring to the remaining mixture; stir until blended. Pour into prepared pan. Drop reserved marshmallow mixture by tablespoonfuls over the top; cut through with a knife to swirl. Cover and refrigerate until set. Cut into squares. Yield: about 2-1/2 pounds.