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Note: adding things like peppermint candies, coconut, peanut butter, etc, add more fun and flavor to your fudge.
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If you do peppermint candies, try addinng a few drops of peppermint extract for more flavor.
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Pecans are a good choice, too.
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Add as little or as much as you like.
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You can use milk chocolate, white chocolate, or dark chocolate for this.
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I'm just a sucker for milk chocolate!
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Have a 8 or 9 inch pan out, to start.
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Place waxed paper inside, a have it covering the sides.
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Doing this first will allow you to be ready when you have to pour the melted fudge.
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Place first three ingredients, and salt, (if desired) in a medium saucepan.
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Heat on medium low.
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Let sit for about 5-10 seconds before stirring.
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Keep stirring.
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You can't let the chocolate sit there, or else it will burn.
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This is the hardest part, as you will be giving your arm quite a workout.
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Keep stirring, making sure to scrape chocolate off of the bottom and sides of the pan.
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Continue until nearly melted.
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Add optional item(s), if desired.
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Stir until fully incorporated.
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Hopefully, you already have the paper and pan situated, so pour the mixture into it, evening it out.
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Be sure to lick that pan and spatula clean.
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You can't let something as good as this go to waste, can you?
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Sprinkle optional ingredients, if desired, on top for decoration.
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Place pan in the fridge for 1-2 hours, or in the freezer for 20-30 minutes, to set.
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Once set, cut into squares, and place in airtight container in the fridge.
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Or in your mouth.
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Whichever.
