Lionel's Microwave Fudge

Skip hours of standing and stirring over a hot stove with this family recipe for chocolate fudge, made quick and easy in the microwave.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 322 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate
• cooking spray
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 0.5 cup chopped walnuts
• 0.5 cup milk
• 0.5 cup butter, melted
• 0.5 teaspoon salt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix sugar, flour, and salt together in a 2-quart glass mixing bowl. Stir in 1/2 cup melted butter and milk, then add chocolate.

Step 2

Microwave on high power for 5 minutes. Remove from the microwave and stir until chocolate is melted and thoroughly mixed in.

Step 3

Return to the microwave and cook to the soft ball stage or 245 degrees F (118 degrees C), about 4 minutes.

Step 4

Meanwhile spray an 8x11-inch pan with cooking spray.

Step 5

Quickly add walnuts, 2 tablespoons butter, and vanilla; stir until mixture begins to lose its sheen. Pour into the prepared pan and allow to cool, about 1 hour, before cutting into pieces.