You can't fail with this
fudge -- plus this recipe provides three more flavor variations
to choose from!
Foolproof
Chocolate Fudge with Variations
- 3 cups (18 ounces) semisweet
chocolate chips
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk)
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Line 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan
with foil, extending foil over edges of pan.
- In a heavy saucepan, melt
chips with sweetened condensed milk and salt over low heat. Remove
from heat and stir in nuts, if desired and vanilla.
- Spread in prepared pan.
Refrigerate until firm.
- Using foil, lift fudge
out of pan and place on cutting board. Peel off foil and cut
into squares.
- Store tightly covered
in cool, dry place.
Makes about 2 pounds fudge.
Microwave Directions: In
a large microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, sweetened
condensed milk and salt and microwave at HIGH (100%) for 1 minute;
stir. Microwave an additional 15 seconds, if needed, or just
until chips are melted and mixture is smooth when stirred.
Stir in nuts, if desired,
and vanilla. Spread
in prepared pan. Refrigerate until firm.
Flavor Variations:
- Butterscotch Fudge: Substitute
semisweet chocolate chips with 3 cups butterscotch chips.
- Peanut Butter Fudge: Substitute
semisweet chocolate chips with 3 cups peanut butter chips.
- Vanilla Fudge: Substitute
semisweet chocolate chips with 3 cups white chocolate chips.
