Easy Fudge

Total Time Prep: 15 min. + chilling
Yield 64 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
Even though fudge is a classic at Christmastime, people are excited for this chocolate pecan fudge year-round. Switch out the pecans with nuts that you have on hand. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 teaspoons butter, softened
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Line an 8-in. square pan with foil and butter the foil; set aside. Place pecans in a microwave-safe pie plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3 minutes, stirring after each minute; set aside.
  2. In a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and milk. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute. Stir until smooth. Stir in vanilla and 3/4 cup pecans. Immediately spread into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with remaining pecans, pressing to adhere.
  3. Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. Remove from pan; cut into 1-in. squares. Cover and store at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 78 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 12mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

Even though fudge is a classic at Christmastime, people are excited for this chocolate pecan fudge year-round. Switch out the pecans with nuts that you have on hand. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
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