Maple Walnut Fudge

By Texaschef11

Ingredients

• 2 cups light brown sugar
• 5 ounces evaporated milk
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon maple flavoring
• 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Preparation

Step 1

1. Butter an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch square pan. Line with parchment paper or foil, and butter that; set aside.

2. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, evaporated milk and butter. Bring to a full boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat slightly (no lower than medium-low) and boil for an additional 10 minutes, stirring constantly.

3. Remove from the heat and stir in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract and maple flavoring. Transfer the mixture to a standing mixer (or use a hand mixer) and beat the fudge on medium speed until thick and glossy – about 3 minutes. Fold in the walnuts and pour the mixture into the prepared pan.

4. Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then cover tightly and refrigerate overnight. Slice the fudge into 1-inch squares and serve. (Fudge can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container.)

Note: You can find the maple flavoring in the baking aisle where the vanilla extracts are.