2004 Surprise Chocolate Fudge

By boandozzy

One piece equals 76 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 4 mg cholesterol, 20 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein.

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch.

Originally published as Surprise Chocolate Fudge in Light & Tasty December/January 2004, p31

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup baking cocoa
• 3/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 7-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Details

Servings 81
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a microwave-safe dish, mash beans with a fork until smooth; cover and microwave for 1-1/2 minutes or until heated through. Add cocoa, butter and vanilla. (Mixture will be thick.) Slowly stir in sugar; add nuts. Press mixture into a 9-in. square pan coated with cooking spray. Cover and refrigerate until firm. Cut into 1-in. pieces. Yield: about 3-1/2 pounds.