Paula Deen’s 5-Minute Fudge
🕒 The Details
- Prep time: 5 mins 🔪
- Set time: 2 hours (in the fridge) ❄️
- Yields: One decadent 8×8 pan 🍫
🛒 What You’ll Need
- 1 1/2 lbs (approx. 4 1/2 cups) Powdered sugar ☁️
- 1/2 cup Cocoa powder 🍫
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) Butter, sliced 🧈
- 1/4 cup Milk 🥛
- 1 tbsp Vanilla extract ✨
- 1/2 cup Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional, for that crunch!) 🥜
👩🍳 Let’s Get Cooking!
- Prep the Pan: Line an 8×8 inch square pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it with butter. 🥘
- Combine: In a large microwave-safe bowl, sift together the powdered sugar and cocoa powder. 🥣✨
- The Butter & Milk: Place the sliced butter and milk on top of the dry mixture. Pro-Tip: Do NOT stir yet! 🤫🚫
- Heat: Microwave on high for about 2 minutes until the butter is completely melted. 🔥⏲️
- Mix: Remove from the microwave and add the vanilla extract. Stir vigorously until the mixture is glossy and smooth. If you’re adding nuts, fold them in now! 🥜🥄
- Set: Spread the fudge evenly into your prepared pan. 🍫📐
- Chill: Place it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to firm up before slicing into bite-sized squares. ❄️⏳
💡 Top Tip:
If the mixture feels too stiff to stir, pop it back in the microwave for another 15–30 seconds! It should be thick but pourable. 🌡️✨
