Fudge is a confection that has its origins in Western culture, first appearing in the late 1800s. It is a rich, sweet treat that was very popular at women’s colleges in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. One of the biggest reasons why fudge was so popular then – and still is today – is the fact that it is easy to make and doesn’t require any hard-to-find ingredients.
If you’d like to try making fudge, here are the ingredients you will need:
• Semisweet chocolate chips, 3 cups
• Sweetened condensed milk, 1 can
• Butter, ¼ cup
• Chopped walnuts, 1 cup (optional)
First, combine the chocolate chips, milk, and butter in a large bowl and microwave the ingredients until the chocolate chips have melted, stirring once or twice while they cook. If desired, stir in nuts. Pour the mixture into a greased 8x8-inch baking dish and refrigerate until set.
While this is a simplistic recipe for making fudge, you can also play around with the ingredients. You can change the type of chocolate chips used, opting instead for white chocolate chips or a mixture of semisweet and milk chocolate chips. You can add in candy pieces, such as M&M’s or chopped Butterfingers. You can even give your fudge a yummy twist, by adding coconut or mint extract. The possibilities are almost endless, and will give you many hours of fun as you come up with your signature fudge recipe.
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