Val's Dorm-Friendly Chocolate Fudge

Submitted by Val Deforge

I’ve come up with a quick dorm-friendly recipe for my fellow students who are desperate for something homemade away from home, without all the hassle. This delicious chocolate fudge recipe only takes 3 ingredients total, and all you’ll have left over afterward is a tiny, easily stored bottle of vanilla extract, a bag of snackable chocolate chips, and a delectable batch of homemade chocolate fudge!

Ingredients:

• 3 cups (18.6 ounces) semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
• 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Ingredients

• Peanut Butter (warmed)
• Walnuts
• Pecans

Instructions:

1. Line an 8 inch by 8 inch dish with one large piece of parchment paper or two pieces of parchment paper overlapping to make an X.



2. In a microwave-safe container, combine the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk.



3. Microwave the container in 30 second increments, stirring consistently until the chocolate is partially melted. Stir in the vanilla extract at the halfway point.



4. Continue heating and stirring until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth and starts to turn shiny.



5. Pour the mixture into the paper-lined pan. It will be very thick – if it doesn’t pour well because of the thickness, don’t stress! You’re still on the right track. Once it is all in the pan, you can gently shake the pan back and forth to help it settle. You can also use a rubber spatula to spread it.



6. Allow the fudge to completely set. This can be done on the countertop and will take about four hours. Alternatively, this can be done in the refrigerator for faster results.



7. Lastly, once the fudge is solid, remove it from the 8×8 pan by lifting it out using the parchment paper. Place the fudge onto a cutting board and chop the fudge into squareish pieces. The pieces don’t need to look perfect—they will taste the same no matter what!



8. Enjoy right away or store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.