I like my fudge fudgey (moist and chewy)...not dry. A few years ago I found this recipe and it has become a favorite of ours. I like to make it for our UPS Driver, The Mailman, our Newspaper Carrier, Piano Teachers, Neighbors and myself!! We'll start with the basic recipe. You will not believe how simple, quick, easy and yummy it will be.
Friendship Fudge
18 oz chocolate chips (I used a bag and a half)
1 can Eagle brand sweetened condensed milk
1 T vanilla
Nuts optional
Directions: Measure and dump ALL ingredients into a saucepan. Melt together on med/low temperature.
Meanwhile, line an 8x8 or 9x9 pan with waxed paper. Once chocolate has melted and is a spreadable consistency- pour quickly into prepared pan. Work fast- it thickens up again quickly. Smooth out and put into refrigerator for to harden and cool for a couple of hours.
Take it out of the fridge, remove pan, trim rough edges off with a sharp knife. Peel off the waxed paper. Put the "nice" squares into a parchment lined tin and give away to a lucky recipient Eat the edges that have been trimmed off- you earned it, that was tough!
Now, get creative. I made the fudge above by omitting the vanilla and adding raspberry extract- mm-mm. You could use peanut butter chocolate chips (Carl's fav), mint chocolate chips, add nuts, or heath bar crumbles. The possibilities are endless!
**Note this is very rich, one batch made two "gift-able" portions. This keeps well when wrapped and stored in the fridge.
This sounds yummo, love easy recipes! thanks for sharing! :O)
Posted by: gina | December 06, 2007 at 04:35 AM
It looks delicious!
Posted by: Carrie | December 06, 2007 at 09:41 AM
Sounds delicious... I hope to try this recipe!
Posted by: julie | December 06, 2007 at 12:17 PM
It looks great---I'm not a huge fudge fan (hard to believe with the amount of chocolate I consume), but this looks and sounds awesome.
Posted by: melissa | December 06, 2007 at 04:01 PM
Nice looking fudge! And
I love the tin.
Posted by: grace | December 07, 2007 at 11:53 AM
I made this recipe today, and it turned out fabulous! thanks so much for sharing. I used milk chocolate chips and I think that was the key to my success. neither my husband or I like fudge, usually, but this one is a keeper!
Posted by: amandajean | December 12, 2007 at 07:27 PM
Libby,
I was looking through your archives (I love your gift ideas) and found this. !!! How did I miss it?? I'm making some today. Thank you!
Posted by: Jill | December 09, 2010 at 02:43 PM