When time is at a premium but homemade fudge is your heart’s desire, turn to this fast recipe. It’s luscious and creamy, marbled with nuts, and ready to go in no time!
1 (16-ounce) box powdered sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
6 tablespoons butter or margarine
4 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped nuts
Combine powdered sugar, cocoa, butter, milk and salt in the top of a double boiler. Cook over simmering water until butter is melted, stirring until smooth.
Remove from heat; allow to cool for about 10 minutes. Stir in vanilla; beat until smooth. Mix in nuts. Spread in a greased 9 x 9 x 2-inch pan. Allow to cool before cutting into squares or diamonds.
Makes 24 pieces.