Holly Fudge

Directions:

Grease an 8 inch square baking dish with butter. Line with parchment paper so the ends extend over the edges of the dish. Grease parchment paper with butter.

In a large saucepan, bring sugar, butter, heavy cream and salt to a boil, stirring frequently.

Allow to boil 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add powdered sugar 1/4 cup at a time, stirring into mixture before adding more. Add vanilla and stir to fully combine.

Toss chopped cherries with 1 teaspoon powdered sugar and stir into mixture until evenly distributed.

Spoon mixture into prepared baking dish and refrigerate 1 hour.

Cut into 36 squares and serve. Keep refrigerated.