Carla Hall's Homemade Fudge

An instant family favorite!

skill level

Easy

time

1-30min

servings

cost

Contributed by : Carla Hall

Who doesn't love homemade fudge? This recipe is impossible to resist.

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step 1

ingredients

instructions Line an 8"x8" pan with two strips of parchment paper the width of the pan with at least 3" of overhang on each side.
step 2

ingredients 1 pound good quality semisweet or bittersweet chocolate (finely chopped)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into small pats)
1 can sweetened condensed milk
Pinch salt

instructions In a glass bowl, mix chocolate, butter, milk and salt. Place bowl over double boiler with simmering water. Stir until chocolate is smooth, about 5 - 10 minutes.
step 3

ingredients 1 1/2 cups toasted mixed nuts and/or dried fruits
2 teaspoon vanilla extract and/or strongly brewed espresso or liqueur

instructions Remove bowl from heat, dry bottom of bowl, and stir in extract, coffee or liqueur. Fold in nuts/dried fruit of choice. Pour mixture into prepared dish and smooth with spoon or offset spatula.
step 4

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instructions Chill in fridge until set, about 1 1/2 hours. Cut fudge into desired size with a sharp knife. After each cut, wipe knife with a damp paper towel. Enjoy!
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