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Cut 12-inch length extra-wide heavy-duty aluminum foil; fold edges back to form 7 1/2-inch width.
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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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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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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.
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STEP BY STEP:
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Three Key Ingredients to Quick, Reliable Fudge.
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SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK: Takes the place of traditional sugar syrup.
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BAKING SODA: Increases the pH of the fudge and makes the texture firmer.
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UNSWEETENED CHOCOLATE: Adds intensity and tames excessive sweetness.
