It's National Fudge Day

Of course I have to promote National Fudge Day ....here are a couple of recipes. I have not tried the first two but always made the No Fail Fudge at Christmas time. 

SUPER EASY FUDGE

 2 cups milk chocolate chips

 2 1/2 cups prepared chocolate frosting

 1 cup chopped walnuts

Line one 8x8 inch square pan with foil. Lightly butter the foil.

In a small saucepan melt the chocolate chips over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove the melted chocolate from the heat and stir in the frosting and the nuts stirring until smooth. Pour into the prepared pan and refrigerate until firm. Once firm cut in small squares.

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JELLO PUDDING FUDGE

2 pkg.  (4 oz. each) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, divided

1/2 cup  butter or margarine, divided

1/3 cup  water

1 pkg.  (3.9 oz.) JELL-O Chocolate Instant Pudding

3 cups  powdered sugar

LINE 8-inch square pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides. Microwave 4 oz. chocolate, 6 Tbsp. butter and water in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min. or until butter is melted; stir. Add dry pudding mix; stir 2 min.

ADD powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, stirring after each addition until well blended. Press onto bottom of prepared pan.

MICROWAVE remaining chocolate and butter in large microwaveable bowl 1-1/2 min. or until butter is melted. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Spread over pudding mixture. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.

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2 1/2 c. sugar

3/4 tsp. salt

1/2 stick butter or margarine

1 5 oz. can evaporated milk (2/3 c.)

1 Jar (7 1/2oz) Marshmallow Fluff

3/4 tsp. vanilla

1 12-oz. package semi-sweet chocolate pieces

1 /2 c. chopped walnuts

Grease a 9-inch square baking pan; set aside. In large saucepan combine the first 5 ingredients. Stir over low heat until blended. Increase heat to Medium and bring to a full-rolling boil being careful not to mistake escaping air bubbles for boiling. Boil slowly, stirring constantly for 5 minutes (use Soft-Ball test). Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and chocolate until chocolate is melted. Add nuts. Turn into greased pan and cool. Makes 2 1/2 pounds.

Hint: As with all fudge recipes, cooking time will vary depending on factors such as humidity and altitude. For best results, use the softball test to make sure the fudge has been cooked enough. 

Happy Father's day! and remember to eat some fudge for me!