Maple Walnut Fudge

1. 1

   Line 9-inch square pan with foil, with ends of wrap extending over sides; spray with cooking spray.

2. 2

   Chop 1/2 cup walnuts, set aside remaining whole walnuts for garnish.

3. 3

   Line 9-inch square pan with foil or parchment, with ends of foil extending over sides; spray with cooking spray.

4. 4

   Combine chocolate and milk in heavy large saucepan on low heat, stirring until chocolate melts.

5. 5

   Add sugar and corn syrup; increase heat to medium.

6. 6

   Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.

7. 7

   Boil, without stirring, until candy thermometer reaches 238 degrees F or soft-ball stage (when 1/2 tsp.

8. 8

   syrup dropped into very cold water forms soft ball that flattens when removed from water), about 8 min.

9. 9

   Add butter to large bowl; slowly add hot sugar mixture.

10. 10

    Add vanilla and beat with mixer until it starts to lighten; add chopped walnuts.

11. 11

    Continue beating on low until fudge loses its gloss and thickens, 6 to 8 min.

12. 12

    Pour into prepared pan; smooth top.

13. 13

    Let cool 2 hours.

14. 14

    Use foil handles to remove fudge from pan.

15. 15

    Cut fudge into 30 pieces; garnish each piece with whole walnut.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.