15 Minute Fudge, 3 Kinds(Cook's Illustrated)

1. 1

   Cut 12-inch length extra-wide heavy-duty aluminum foil; fold edges back to form 7 1/2-inch width.

2. 2

   With folded sides facing down, fit foil securely into bottom and up sides of 8-inch-square baking pan, allowing excess to overhang pan sides.

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   Spray foil with nonstick cooking spray.

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   Toss chocolates, baking soda, and salt in medium heatproof bowl until baking soda is evenly distributed.

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   Stir in sweetened condensed milk and vanilla.

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   Set bowl over 4-quart saucepan containing 2 cups simmering water.

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   Stir with rubber spatula until chocolate is almost fully melted and few small pieces remain, 2 to 4 minutes.

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   Do not melt the chocolate completely or the fudge may become greasy.

9. 9

   Remove bowl from heat and continue to stir until chocolate is fully melted and mixture is smooth, about 2 minutes.

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    Stir in marshmallows, peanuts, and chocolate chips.

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    Transfer fudge to prepared pan and spread in even layer with spatula.

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    Refrigerate until set, about 2 hours.

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    Remove fudge from pan using foil and cut into squares.

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    Let come to room temperature for a few minutes before serving.

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    Walnut: Stir in 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts instead of peanuts and marshmallows in step 3.

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    Peanut Butter: Substitute 18 ounces peanut butter chips for chocolates in step 2 and omit walnuts.

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    Can add 1 cup chopped salted toasted peanuts for crunch.

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    The fudge is best to be eaten within a few days, because it will dry out as it sits.

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    It can be stored tightly wrapped in the freezer, however, for up to three months.

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    TO MAKE DOUBLE BATCH:.

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    Line 13 by 9-inch pan with two sheets of foil placed perpendicular to each other and double amounts of all ingredients.

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    In step 2, use large heatproof bowl and Dutch oven containing 4 cups simmering water.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.