Magic Fudge Truffles
(from cokerlj’s recipe box)
Very easy and a very old recipe.
This was the only fudge mother ever made…never fails.
Original recipe calls for semi-sweet chocolate chips, you can use these or milk chocolate chips.
Source: Millie Vasek Bartek, Linda Coker
Ingredients
- 1 12 ounce package semi-sweet chocolate chips (or milk chocolate if desired)
- 1 can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup pecan pieces
- pinch salt
Directions
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In top of double boiler melt the chocolate over hot (not boiling) water; stir a few times to keep smooth. (You can also melt chips in a microwave…be careful not to get “hot spots” and stir often.)
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Remove from heat. Add Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk, salt, vanilla and pecans.
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Stir only until smooth.
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Turn into pan lined with waxed paper and press into block 1 inch high. (You can use a buttered 9×7 inch pan.)
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Chill in refrigerator until firm…about 2 hours.
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Turn out of pan; remove waxed paper; cut into serving pieces, store in old fashioned tin container.