Just after school got out for the summer, our ward’s primary held a quarterly activity about building eternal families. It was one of the most successful primary activities I have been involved with. The kids were divided into 4 groups and rotated between activity stations. At my station, “Building in Progress,” the kids put together a family home evening lesson. This is the treat that was included in the lesson. It actually makes a quite tasty fudge. We refrigerated the fudge from the first 2 groups so the kids could taste it at the end of the activity. They all seemed to enjoy it. The fudge is very sweet, so a small piece is satisfying. Joshua did a great job presenting the family home evening lesson to us at home. You can find the complete plans for the family home evening at: http://deseretbook.com/mormon-life/curric/story?story_id=2159. The fudge is a fun family activity—we all took turns kneading it throughout the lesson.
1 pound powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup margarine or butter
1/3 cup cocoa
dash of salt
Walnuts, optional (I recommend toasting them in a 350 degree oven for about 10 - 12 minutes or until they smell toasted. I used a couple goods-sized handfuls because we like our fudge with a lot of nuts)
Combine ingredients in a gallon size ziplock bag, release all the air, seal, and squeeze! Knead to a smooth consistency. Mix in nuts if desired. Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, and spread fudge into prepared pan. Chill until firm (overnight works best). Enjoy!
As family members are each taking turns kneading the fudge, discuss how many hands make for lighter work. Sometimes hard "lumps" need the extra attention. It is important that everyone participates and contributes.
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