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Gaye's Microwave Fudge

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"A quick and easy chocolate or sugar fix. Chopped nuts can be added with the vanilla, if desired." — WHATCITY

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Original recipe makes 1 - 9x9 inch dish Change Servings

4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup milk

1/2 cup butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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Directions

Grease a 9x9 inch dish.
In a microwave safe bowl, stir together confectioners' sugar and cocoa. Pour milk over mixture and place butter in bowl. Do not mix. Microwave until butter is melted, 2 minutes. Stir in vanilla and stir vigorously until smooth. Pour into prepared dish.
Chill in freezer 10 minutes before cutting into squares.

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PREP 3 mins
COOK 2 mins
READY IN 15 mins

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I have made this many many times... I like it a little better with less coco (I like milk choc more than dark choc), but either way everyone that tries it says it tastes just like the kind you have to stand and stir over the stove! I've put pecans in some batches and love it. The trick to getting it to set right is to make sure the milk and butter get HOT. Also, it helps if you sift your sugar together with the coco so it is already mixed for the most part (I have even heated the milk and butter in the microwave, then mixed in with the sugar and coco - then added the vanilla last). Make sure you stir REALLY fast and pour before it gets cool... that way it leaves a nice shiny top - if you stir after it cools it looks a little lumpy on top. I also line my pan with foil so it is easy to lift out and cut into squares.

—Kerri

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Dec 24, 2009

Such disappointment. I don't know what happened. I was making this for my Christmas spread and it never firmed up. It was one chocolate gelatinous mess. Tasted decent but I could never serve it to anyone. Now I have to make something else for my candy tray. Big bummer.

—chicklet

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Dec 23, 2005

This is an excellent recipe for fast, yummy fudge. I recommend microwaving the butter and milk separately, stirring the powdered sugar and cocoa together for 3 minutes(to avoid lumps), then quickly beating in liquid with a mixer for best results. I made this fudge and it was lump-free, I'm making more this afternoon!

—Brooke Rehberg

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Oct 08, 2003

This was my stand by for years - it was in the old Betty Crocker Christmas Cookbook, but cooked on the stove top. I am so glad to have found it and extra happy it has been made so simple in the microwave! I just made 4 pounds for my church's Christmas bazaar, and it all went - and they sold it by the piece!! Once again my mailman will be happy at Christmas with his tin of fudge!

—LAFFERTYCT

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Dec 22, 2003

This may not be gormet but it is suprizingly creamy and delicious! After making this fudge a few times I learned to sift the sugar and cocoa to avoid lumps. It is also tough to get out of the pan... so if you line the pan with tin foil you can take the whole thing out onto a cutting board and just peel the tin foil off then cut it into squares. I also recomend storing what's left in the fridge. It's also fun to mix in baking candies. This is the only fudge recipe I'll ever be making! :-)

—FUZZYCOLORS

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Nov 04, 2005

I was looking for a good fudge recipe that didn't have marshmallow cream and wasn't a lot of work. I came across this recipe, tried it and loved it! I microwaved it for 2.5 mintues, and then use an electric beater on high speed for just a minute to mix in the vanilla and smooth out the consistency, then I pour it in the pan. I've also added peppermint extract instead of the vanilla, and drizzled the top with melted mint chocolate chips.

—Ali

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Oct 08, 2003

I had such a craving for chocolate and this was so easy! I made it quicker than it would have taken me to go to the store for a treat. I used regular margarine and heavy whipping cream since that was all I had and it still came out great. I put chopped walnuts on top to cut the sweetness. Yummy!

—fitforaqueenclothing.com

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Oct 24, 2003

Exactly as advertised...a good recipe for a chocolate or sugar fix. It did take a bit longer to set up than 10 minutes, though. I left it in the freezer for about 30 minutes.

—TRELAINA

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Nutrition

Calories
243 kcal
12%

Carbohydrates
43.9 g
14%

Cholesterol
21 mg
7%

Fat
8.3 g
13%

Fiber
1.2 g
5%

Protein
1 g
2%

Sodium
58 mg
2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Gaye's Microwave Fudge

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 243
Calories from Fat: 75

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.3g 13 %
Saturated Fat 5.2g 26 %
Cholesterol 21mg 7 %
Sodium 58mg 2 %
Potassium 66mg 2 %
Total Carbohydrates 43.9g 14 %
Dietary Fiber 1.2g 5 %
Protein 1g 2 %
Sugars 41.3g
Vitamin A 5 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 2 %
Iron 5 %
Thiamin < 1 %
Niacin 2 %
Vitamin B6 < 1 %
Magnesium 7 %
Folate < 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.