Two Minute Fudge

By luvmybuttonsnbows

POWER LEVEL: High (10)
MICROWAVE TIME: 2 min.
Makes about 36 squares

Ingredients

• 1 box (1-lb.) confectioners sugar
• 1/2 cu cocoa
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup (1/4 lb.) butter
• 1 cup chopped nuts

Preparation

Step 1

In 1 1/2-qt. casserole stir sugar, cocoa, salt, milk and vanilla together until partially blended (mixture is too stiff to thoroughly blend in all of dry ingredients). Put butter over top in center of dish. Microwave at High (10) 2 Minutes. Stir vigorously until smooth. If all butter has not melted in cooking, it will as mixture is stirred.
Blend in nuts. Pour into wax paper lined 8x8x2-in. dish. Chill 1 hour in refrigerator or 20 to 30 minutes in freezer. Cut into squares.

Peanut Butter Fudge: Follow directions above except substitute 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter for cocoa. Add peanut butter after microwaving.

Coffee Fondant
Prepare 2-Minute Fudge as above, except, omit cocoa and substitute 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules dissolved in 2 tablespoons milk. Before fondant sets press "chocolate shot" decors into top.