Five Minute Fudge

Growing up, one of my favorite things about Christmas time was the fudge my grandmother would always have. She also made these delicious almond, cream cheese and candied cherry cookies, (which I will be sharing with you very, very soon!) This year, I thought I would try out a few different recipes for fudge, so that I could share them with her. The first batch, I did a classic five minute fudge.

The fudge turned out wonderfully creamy and chocolaty, and was incredibly easy to make! I doubled the batch and made fudge with walnuts, and some without!

With five minute fudge, you can heat up the ingredients in the microwave, or on the stove-top. Either way it takes about 5 minutes and comes out delicious!

Five Minute Fudge
Author: Herbivore Haven

Ingredients:

• 1 2/3 cups white sugar
• 2/3 cup evaporated milk (about half of a 12 oz. can)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions:
On the stove-top:

1. Line an 8 inch square baking pan with waxed paper, set aside.
2. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine sugar, evaporated milk, butter and salt. Bring to boil and stir constantly. Boil 4 to 5 minutes or until mixture starts to thicken. Remove from heat. Stir in chocolate chips, vanilla and nuts (if desired) and mix until the chocolate is melted.
3. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Place the mixture in the refrigerator until set for at least 4 hours or over night. Cut into 1-inch squares. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

In the microwave:

1. Line an 8 inch square baking pan with waxed paper, set aside.
2. In a large, microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips, condensed milk, and butter. Microwave in one-minute increments until melted, about 2-3 minutes.
3. Mix until all of the chocolate chips are melted, then add the vanilla and salt. Stir until the mixture is well blended and smooth.
4. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Place the mixture in the refrigerator until set for at least 4 hours or over night. Cut into 1-inch squares. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Enjoy!

Happy Holidays!