One-Bowl Chocolate Fudge
Desserts | 30 Minutes or Less, Entertaining, Holiday, Kid Friendly | Other
START TO FINISH: 7 minutes preparation, plus about 2 hours to cool and 3 minutes to cut into squares
Cooking Notes
For testing we used Baker's brand chocolate but any brand of baking chocolate can be used.
Top of Stove Preparation: Heat chocolate and condensed milk in heavy 2-quart saucepan on very low heat, stirring constantly until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat. Continue as directed in recipe.
One-Bowl Chocolate Fudge
2 packages (8 squares each) semi-sweet baking chocolate*
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped nuts or sweetened flaked coconut (toasted*), optional
Line an 8-inch square pan with foil. Set aside.
Microwave* chocolate and milk in a large microwaveable bowl on high 2 to 3 minutes or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring halfway through heating time. Stir until chocolate is completely melted.
Stir in vanilla and nuts or coconut, if using. Spread fudge into prepared pan.
Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm. Cut into 1-inch squares. Store in an airtight-container at cool room temperature or refrigerate.
One-Bowl Chocolate Fudge
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One-Bowl Chocolate Fudge
Approximate values per 1-inch square: 72 calories (42% from fat), 4 g fat (2 g saturated), 3 mg cholesterol, 1 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates, 11 mg sodium
Comments
From Beverly Mills - February 11, 2010
This sounds terrific Nancy! Thanks!
From Nedra - February 11, 2010
sounds so good….I wish it would stop snowing so I could get to the store to buy the baking chocolate. Also, the PB idea from Nancy sounds delicious.
From Beverly Mills - February 11, 2010
Where are you located and how much snow do you have? Hate to admit that I am in sunny Miami, but my daughter is in College Park, Maryland, and hasn’t had classes all week!
From Elizabeth - February 11, 2010
We’ve actually got the ingredients and I think I will try to get my 15 year old daughter to help me make this—she likes making Valentine candy for her friends.
I’m just around the Beltway from your daughter—in Alexandria,VA where we have over 30 inches total on the ground from these two storms.
BTW,my husband works for public works locally and used to have to go on “snow duty” during this sort of a storm. Whenever he did, I always sent him with a container of your “White Chicken Chili”. Luckily, he’s no longer called for storm duty, but I’ve made it anyway. My version is even quicker—made with cooked turkey breast I already had on hand!
From Jennifer - February 11, 2010
You say semi-sweet baking chocolate. Would semi-sweet chips work as well?
From Jennifer - February 11, 2010
Ooh! How about white chips?
From Beverly Mills - February 11, 2010
I think semi-sweet chips would work. Dunno about white chips…anybody else know about these?!
From Karen - February 12, 2010
White chocolate ends up tasting sort of waxy/greasy. It isn’t very good in my opinion. the semisweet or milk chips work well though. Also for frugality there are copycat sweetened condensed milk recipes that are quite quick to make and taste just as good in recipes like this one. My ten year old son made these for his teachers.
From Beverly Mills - February 12, 2010
I’ve never run across the homemade condensed milk. Is it hard to do? Which recipe do you like best? I’d love to try this.
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From Nancy - February 11, 2010
Try using peanut butter flavored chips and adding 2 heaping TBS. crunchy peanut butter in place of the chocolate chips and optional nuts or coconut. My mom gave me this recipe and we love how simple and delicious it is.