I have another way of saying Thank You to everyone...CHOCOLATE!!!!
I have used this chocolate fudge recipe for years now and it's always a hit with my family, my hubby in particular. I always make this for the holidays and it isn't Christmas if it's not on the goodie tray. However, I was thinking how perfect this recipe would be for a quick Valentine's Day present!!
Chocolate Fudge
original recipe is found here
3 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
dash of salt
Prepare an 8 or 9 inch square cake pan by lining it with waxed or parchment paper and set aside.
The original recipe says to melt over the stove, but I have always made this only in the microwave in a matter of minutes and it's so easy.
Mix chocolate chips and condensed milk in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds to one minute at a time until melted. Stir in vanilla and dash of salt.
Spoon into pan and press fudge into the corners and even out thickness. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until set, about 2 hours.
Lift waxed paper out of pan and peel off the back of the fudge. Cut into one inch cubes.
Now you can just serve this in a decorative candy dish, but if you want to make a cute little gift out of it, you can wrap them individually in waxed paper.
Cut squares of waxed paper or plastic wrap. Place fudge square in the middle, roll up the paper and twist the ends to secure.
Quick and easy to grab and stays fresh longer.
You can use a cute cellophane bag and ribbon or a little red take out box you can find in any craft store to give the fudge as the perfect Valentine's gift.
This recipe is the best and I hope you will give it a try. It's great as a gift or that hidden stash you steal from once in a while for a treat!! Either way, they won't last long
Thank you again, from the bottom of my heart, for all your love and support,
~Karen~
Thank you so much for this. My Mother used to make this and the recipe was lost after several moves and nursing homes etc. On my list for Valentine's Day!
ReplyDeleteWhat a simple recipe...sounds delish! I have one that is wonderful made with mashed potato...
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ReplyDeleteNever had much luck with fudge but this looks so easy even I can do it! Thanks, Maggie xx
ReplyDeleteThis is our family go-to fudge recipe, it's yummy! And good with nuts too!
ReplyDeletehmmmmm ... i wonder how old that can of sweetened condensed milk is in my pantry ... this might be the occasion I was waiting for, to check it out (yum) or chuck it out (it's really old).
ReplyDeletei will definitely use the waxed paper twisties ... maybe i'll cut two sides with my old pinking shears.
Thank You!
This is an awesome recipe. One hint for anyone interested - use the homemade condensed milk one can = one recipe. My daughter makes it that way and it turns out totally different from mine. And so easy and impressive.
ReplyDeleteThank you! The perfect Valentines gift for hubby, and I will BE SURE to squirrel some away for me too!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the recipe. I just made some last weekend off the Fluff jar that turned out horribly and never set up. I'll give this a try.
ReplyDeleteLooks tasty! I like the idea of waxed paper twisties for these.
ReplyDeleteSounds yummy! I have milk chocolate chips. I may try it with them, instead of the semi sweet chips. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI love your idea for wrapping your fudge and packaging. What a lovely gift.
ReplyDeleteBig hug.
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Thank you for the recipe, I will have to put it on the back burner (had minor car accident today, need to recover). Your previous log was heart wrenching. I have not experience what you are going through so I can only imagine. As you have seen there is a lot of love and support out there and people in similar situations, so you will never be alone.
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Yum! I've just been invited to a girls night dinner on Sunday evening .... this will go over very well. Thanks Karen!
ReplyDeleteYummy! Thanks so much.
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