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White Christmas Fudge

2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2/3 cup milk
1 stick butter
12 oz. white chocolate, chopped
1/2 tsp. almond extract
3/4 cup dried cherries, cranberries or a combination of both
3/4 cup toasted almond slices

Line an 8-inch square pan with foil.  Grease the foil.  Mix sugar and milk in a heavy 3 quart saucepan.  Over medium heat add butter and stirring constantly, bring to a boil.  Without stirring, boil constantly for 5 minutes.  Over low heat, add chocolate and almond extract.  Stir, then whisk until chocolate melts and the mixture is smooth.  Stir in dried fruit and almonds.  Pour mixture into prepared pan.
Refrigerate 2 hours until firm.  Invert pan, peel off foil and cut into 1-inch squares.