Pinto Bean Fudge

Pinto bean fudge certainly sounds like an unusual sweet treat you'd find at a state fair; this simple, uncooked recipe is worth testing out.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 233 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• ⅔ cup butter, melted
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• ¼ cup chopped walnuts, or to taste (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.

Step 2

Put pinto beans in a blender; puree until smooth. Transfer bean puree to a bowl.

Step 3

Combine cocoa powder, butter, and vanilla extract with bean puree; mix well. Add confectioners' sugar; beat with an electric mixer on high speed until fudge is thoroughly mixed, about 3 minutes. Stir in walnuts.

Step 4

Spread fudge into the prepared pan. Refrigerate until firm.