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Foolproof Fudge

Source of Recipe

GLAS


Recipe Introduction

Yield: about 2 pounds

List of Ingredients

3 cups (18 ounces) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk (NOT evaporated milk)
Dash salt
1/2 to 1 cup chopped nuts
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract



Recipe

In heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk and salt.
Remove from heat; stir in nuts and vanilla.
Spread evenly into wax paper lined 8-or 9-inch square pan.
Chill 2 hours or until firm.
Turn fudge onto cutting board; peel off paper and cut into squares.
Store covered in refrigerator.

Microwave Version:

Microwave: In 1-quart glass measure, combine chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk and salt.
Cook on HIGH (100% power) 3 minutes or until chips melt, stirring after 1 1/2 minutes.
Stir in remaining ingredients.
Proceed as above.

Variations:

Creamy Dark Chocolate Fudge: Melt 2 cups miniature marshmallows with chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk Proceed as above.

Milk Chocolate Fudge: Omit 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips. Add 1 cup milk chocolate chips. Proceed as above.

Rocky Road Fudge: Omit 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, salt, nuts and vanilla. In saucepan, melt chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk and 2 tablespoons butter or margarine. In large bowl, combine 2 cups dry-roasted peanuts and 1 (10 1/2-ounce) package miniature marshmallows.
Stir in chocolate mixture. Spread in wax paper-lined 13 x 9-inch pan. Proceed as above. (Makes about 2 3/4 pounds)