Quick Dirty Chocolate Orange Microwave Fudge Food

MICROWAVE FUDGE

Steps:

• Microwave 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips and a 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk, 5 minutes. Stir vigorously, then add 1 1/2 cups chopped nuts and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Spread in an 8-inch-square pan lined with buttered parchment paper. Refrigerate, then cut into squares.

ORANGE FLAVORED FUDGE

Steps:

• In a 2 quart microwave safe dish combine sugar, evaporated milk and butter. Microwave on high for 8 minutes.
• Stir and add marshmallows and chocolate chips; heat on high for 3 minutes, or until melted.
• Stir in orange peel and liqueur. Chill for 2 hours, or until firm, and cut into squares.

QUICK & DIRTY CHOCOLATE ORANGE MICROWAVE FUDGE

Steps:

• Line an 8x8 inch pan with wax paper.
• I tape it in to make it easier.
• In a medium bowl combine milk chocolate chips, 2/3 can of sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract.
• Microwave 45 seconds to 1 minute at a time, stirring in between heating.
• Continue until smooth.
• Spread ½ of the mixture evenly across the bottom of the pan.
• Reserved other ½ of mixture.
• Chill 10-15 minutes.
• In a small bowl combine white chocolate chips, remaining sweetened condensed milk, and orange extract.
• Microwave 45 seconds to 1 minute at a time, stirring in between heating.
• Continue until smooth.
• Stir in red and yellow food coloring until you achieve an orange color you like.
• Spread the mixture evenly across the first chocolate layer.
• Chill 10-15 minutes.
• Reheat reserved chocolate mixture.
• Spread the mixture evenly across the orange layer.
• Chill for an hour.
• Remove from pan and cut into squares.
• Tips: I always use Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk.
• It costs about twice as much but I've often been disappointed with the consistency of cheaper brands.

LIONEL'S MICROWAVE FUDGE

Steps:

• 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.
• Microwave on high power for 5 minutes. Remove from the microwave and stir until chocolate is melted and thoroughly mixed in.
• Return to the microwave and cook to the soft ball stage or 245 degrees F (118 degrees C), about 4 minutes.
• Meanwhile spray an 8x11-inch pan with cooking spray.
• 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.

CHRISTMAS COLORS - QUICK & DIRTY MICROWAVE FUDGE

Steps:

• Chocolate Mint Fudge: Line an 8x8 inch pan with wax paper.
• I tape it in to make it easier.
• In a medium bowl combine 12 oz of milk chocolate chips, 2/3 can (approx 10 oz) of sweetened condensed milk, and 2 tsp vanilla extract.
• Microwave 45 seconds to 1 minute at a time, stirring in between heating.
• Continue until smooth.
• Spread ½ of the mixture evenly across the bottom of the pan.
• Reserved other ½ of mixture.
• Chill 10-15 minutes.
• In a small bowl combine white chocolate chips, remaining 4 oz sweetened condensed milk from can#1, peppermint extract, and green food coloring to taste.
• Microwave 45 seconds to 1 minute at a time, stirring in between heating.
• Continue until smooth.
• Spread the mixture evenly across the first chocolate layer.
• Chill 10-15 minutes.
• Reheat reserved chocolate mixture.
• Spread the mixture evenly across the mint layer.
• Chill for an hour.
• Remove from pan and cut into squares.
• Chocolate Almond (actually tastes more like chocolate cherry) Fudge: Repeat same steps as above but use almond extract and red food coloring.
• Tips: Serve together on a platter for a nice display of Christmas colored desserts!
• Refrigerate separately so that the mint does not overpower the other fudge.
• I always use Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk.
• It costs about twice as much but I've often been disappointed with the consistency of cheaper brands.