CHOCOLATE PECAN FUDGE

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Even though fudge is a classic at Christmastime, people are excited for this chocolate pecan fudge year-round. Switch out the pecans with nuts that you have on hand. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 64 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

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Ingredients

1-1/2 teaspoons butter, softened
1 cup chopped pecans
3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Line an 8-in. square pan with foil and butter the foil; set aside. Place pecans in a microwave-safe pie plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3 minutes, stirring after each minute; set aside. , In a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and milk. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute. Stir until smooth. Stir in vanilla and 3/4 cup pecans. Immediately spread into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with remaining pecans, pressing to adhere., Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. Remove from pan; cut into 1-in. squares. Cover and store at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 12mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.