Microwave Easy Opera Fudge - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter or margarine
2 (3 or 3 1/4 oz.) pkg. regular vanilla pudding mix
1/2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 (16 oz.) pkg. sifted powdered sugar (4 3/4 c.)
1/3 c. nuts or candy cherries, chopped

Preparation

In 2-quart glass bowl, micro-melt the butter about 1 minute. Stir in dry mix and milk.
Cook, uncovered, until boiling, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cook 1 minute more, stirring every 15 seconds.
Add vanilla.
Beat in sugar; stir in nuts or cherries.
Pour into buttered 10 x 6 x 2-inch baking dish.
Top with nut halves, if desired.
Chill; cut in squares and store in refrigerator.