Quick Nut Fudge Recipes

NUT FUDGE

Steps:

• Line a 13x9-in. pan with foil; butter the foil with 1 tablespoon butter and set aside. Break German chocolate into 1-in. pieces; place in a bowl. Add the chocolate chips and marshmallow creme; set aside., In a large saucepan, bring the sugar, milk and remaining butter to a boil over medium heat, stirring often. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Slowly pour over chocolate mixture; stir until mixture is smooth and blended. Stir in nuts., Pour into prepared pan. Let stand at room temperature until cool. Cut into 1-in. squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

MICROWAVE FUDGE

Steps:

• Microwave 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips and a 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk, 5 minutes. Stir vigorously, then add 1 1/2 cups chopped nuts and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Spread in an 8-inch-square pan lined with buttered parchment paper. Refrigerate, then cut into squares.

QUICK FRUIT AND NUT FUDGE

Steps:

• In bowl over saucepan of hot (not boiling) water, melt chocolate with condensed milk, stirring frequently, until smooth. Stir in vanilla. Stir in cranberries and pecans.
• Pour into foil-lined 8-inch (2 L) square cake pan; smooth top. Refrigerate for about 3 hours or until firm.
• Turn out onto cutting board; peel off foil. Cut into squares. (Make-ahead: Layer between waxed paper in airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.).
• Additional Information.
• Tip: To toast nuts, bake on baking sheet in 350°F (180°C) oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until fragrant and golden.

FUDGE QUICKIES

Steps:

• Place oats, nuts, coconut, and chocolate chips in a large bowl.
• Place sugars, butter or margarine, and milk in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, and continue to boil for 2 minutes. Pour hot mixture over oat mixture. Mix well. Drop from a teaspoon onto wax paper. Allow to set up.

QUICK NUT FUDGE

Steps:

• Butter the bottom and sides of an 8" X 8" pan.
• Place 6 TB butter and evaporated milk together in the top of a double boiler or large heatproof bowl.
• Place over simmering water and stir until butter is melted.
• May add 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips if desired, allow to melt.
• Sift powdered sugar, cocoa, and salt into bowl with melted butter.
• Stir with wooden spoon or rubber spatula until the mixture is smooth and shiny, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in vanilla until combined; stir in nuts.
• Spread quickly in buttered 8" X 8" pan.
• Cool completely, cut into 1" squares to serve.

CHOCOLATE NUT FUDGE

Steps:

• Butter a 13-in. x 9-in. pan with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, milk and remaining butter. Bring to a full boil over medium heat; boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. , Remove from the heat. Stir in marshmallows until melted. Add chocolate chips and unsweetened chocolate; stir until chips are melted. Add nuts and vanilla. , Spread into prepared pan. Cool for 1 hour at room temperature. Cut into squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.