Easy Microwave Fudge - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (1 oz.) sq. unsweetened chocolate
1 stick (1/2 c.) butter
1/4 c. evaporated milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 lb. (3 1/2 c.) powdered sugar
1 c. (4 oz.) chopped nuts

Preparation

Butter an 8-inch square pan.
Microwave chocolate, butter and evaporated milk in a 2-quart microwave-safe bowl for 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 minutes at Medium-high (70% power) or, if using a compact microwave, High (100% power), until butter melts.
Stir until smooth and chocolate is melted. Stir in vanilla.
Beat in sugar gradually until mixture is smooth and creamy, but not crumbly. Stir in nuts, if desired.
Pour into buttered pan.
Chill to firm (20 minutes).
Cut into squares.
Makes 36 pieces.