Fabulous Five-Minute Fudge

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Melt and stir. It's that easy when you use your microwave for this ultra-rich chocolate dessert. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

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Published on June 14, 2011
Prep Time:
5 mins
Chill Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
24 pieces
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Ingredients

  • 1 12 ounce package semisweet chocolate pieces (2 cups)

  • ⅔ cup sweetened condensed milk (one-half of a 14-ounce can)

  • 1 tablespoon water

  • ¾ cup chopped walnuts, toasted if desired

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

  1. Line a cookie sheet with parchment or waxed paper; set aside. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate pieces, sweetened condensed milk, and water.

  2. Microwave, uncovered, on 100% power (high) for 1 minute; stir. Microwave about 1 minute more, or until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth, stirring every 30 seconds. Stir in nuts and vanilla. Pour mixture onto prepared cookie sheet and spread it into a 9x6-inch rectangle, or drop mixture by rounded teaspoons onto prepared cookie sheet.

  3. Chill fudge about 30 minutes or until firm. Cut fudge into 1-1/2-inch squares. Makes 24 pieces

    Fabulous Five-Minute Fudge
    Peter Krumhardt

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

112 Calories
7g Fat
14g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 112
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 11mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Protein 2g 4%
Calcium 30.3mg 2%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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