Sweetheart Fudge Food

SWEETHEART FUDGE

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa and salt. Stir in milk, bringing to a rapid boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook without stirring, until candy thermometer reads 234* (soft ball stage). Remove from heat and add butter and vanilla. DO NOT STIR. Cool to 110*. Beat with a spoon until fudge thickens and just begins to lose it's gloss. Immediately spread into a buttered 8 inch square pan. Cool. Cut into 1 inch squares and store in airtight container. Makes 5 dozen squares.

SWEETHEART FUDGE PIE

Steps:

• Cream butter; gradually add brown sugar, beating at medium speed on an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
• Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Add melted chocolate, coffee granules, and rum extract; mix well.
• Stir in flour and 1 cup chopped walnuts.
• Pour mixture into pastry shell.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes; cool completely.
• Chill.
• Garnish, if desired.

FUDGE

Steps:

• Place chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter or margarine in large microwaveable bowl. Zap in microwave on medium until chips are melted, about 3-5 minute, stirring once or twice during cooking. Stir in nuts, if desired.
• Pour into well-greased 8x8-inch glass baking dish. Refrigerate until set.