Best Quick Nut Fudge Recipes

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Provided by wicked cook 46

Categories Candy

Time 3h

Yield 64 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb semisweet chocolate, chopped
1 (300 ml) can sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup dried cranberries or 1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped toasted pecans

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66.6, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 1.9, Sodium 9, Carbohydrate 5.7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3.3, Protein 1.5

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Provided by cathyfood

Categories Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 1 8 X 8 pan, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb powdered sugar, sifted
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa, sifted
1/4 teaspoon table salt
6 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup nuts, chopped

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.1, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 12.6, Sodium 137, Carbohydrate 32.5, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 28.3, Protein 2.3