Recipe for cooking chocolate-pecan fudge

Desserts to Go with Coffee and Tea :: Fudge Recipes

Chocolate-Pecan Fudge

1/2 c. butter or butter replacement
3/4 c. Hershey\s cocoa
4 c. confectioners\sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 cup pecan pieces
Pecan halves (optional)

Line 8-inch square pan with foil. In medium-size microwave-safe bowl place butter. Microwave at HIGH (100%) 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until melted.

Add cocoa; stir until smooth. Stir in confectioners\sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract or flavoring
1/2 c. evaporated milk
1 c. pecan pieces
Pecan halves (optional)

Line 8-inch square pan with foil. In medium-size microwave-safe bowl place butter. Microwave at HIGH (100%) 1 to 1 1/2 min. or until melted.

Add cocoa; stir until smooth. Stir in confectioners\sugar and vanilla extract or flavoring; blend well (mixture will be dry and crumbly). Stir in evaporated milk. Microwave at HIGH 1 min.; stir. Microwave additional 1 min. or until mixture is hot.

Beat with wooden spoon until smooth; add pecan pieces. Pour into prepared pan. Cool. Cover; chill until firm.

Cut into 1-inch squares. Garnish with pecans halves, if desired. Cover, then store in refrigerator.