Holiday Treats - Day 2

Okay lets go for some fudge shall we, and while I make plain fudge and those recipes are a dime a dozen, I also make a Rocky Road Fudge. Now fudge always sounds so time consuming and my hubby tells me I am cheating since I don't slave over a stove stirring for hours like grandma used to do. But believe you me this fudge is pretty much foolproof since using a microwave (or stove top if you prefer) and a can of condensed milk. I also love that this makes a huge batch so I don't have to double it.

Since chocolate is the highlight of this dish it's best to use a high quality chocolate. Personally I am a fan of Guittards and if I see it go on sale will buy bags of it.

18 oz Chocolate Chips (preferably at least 62% cacao)
14 oz Can of Condensed Milk
10.5 oz Bag of Mini Marshmallows
2 C Dry Roasted Peanuts
2 T Butter cut into 4 pieces

Either in a heavy saucepan, over low heat melt the chips with the condensed milk - OR - In a microwave safe bowl melt chips (1 minute, stir then another ~20 seconds) then stir in the condensed milk. Once chips and milk have been combined stir in butter until it melts, add in peanuts and marshmallows (I put the peanuts and marshmallows in a second bowl and add the chocolate.)

Line a 8.5 x 11 pan with parchment, wax or plastic wrap and spread mixture into pan so it lays evenly. Chill until firm. (~2 hours) Turn fudge out onto cutting board and cut into pieces.

If you like this recipe you can also make regular fudge

18 oz Chocolate Chips (preferably at least 62% cacao)
14 oz Can of Condensed Milk
2 T Butter
2 tsp Vanilla
1/2 C - 1 C chopped nuts (if desired)
Generous pinch of salt

Again melt chocolate add in condensed milk, stir in butter until melted then add vanilla, salt and nuts. Line an 8 x 8 pan with parchment, wax or plastic wrap and spread mixture into pan so it lays evenly. Chill until firm. (~2 hours) Turn fudge out onto cutting board and cut into pieces

How easy is that. I will say the fudge is always the first to disappear when I take a tray of goodies into work. It's soft and luscious