Fudge Won't Fool Me This Time

After last week's fudge failure, I've gone back to this recipe. I've heard it called either Foolproof Fudge or Fudge In A Flash. The texture isn't the same as fudge from scratch (it's actually smoother and creamier...to some that's a positive, to others a negative), but it comes out right every time. If you use the microwave, it takes about 5 minutes to make.*


Fudge In A Flash

3 cups (1-1/2 packages) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Lightly grease an 8-inch square pan, or line it with plastic wrap.

Place chocolate chips in large microwave-safe bowl. Pour sweetened condensed milk over the chips. Microwave on high for 2 minutes.

Stir. If chips aren't completely melted, continue to microwave in 10 second intervals until chips are melted. Stir in vanilla and nuts.

Spread into prepared pan. Cover with plastic wrap. Chill several hours until firm. Cut into 1" squares.

Makes about 2 lbs. of fudge.

* To make on top of stove, put chips and sweetened condensed milk in medium non-stick pan and heat over medium heats, stirring constantly, just until chips are melted. Stir in vanilla and nuts and pour into prepared pan.