Easy Microwave Cherry Almond Fudge - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup of chopped maraschino cherry
2 tablespoons maraschino juice
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3/4 3/4 cup pecans or 3/4 cup walnuts (optional)
1 teaspoon butter (for buttering pan) (optional)

Preparation

Place sweetened condensed milk and chocolate chips in a microwaveable bowl.
Cook on high for three minutes.
Stir.
Cook another minute or more, until blended and creamy.
Cooking time will vary by microwave.
Add cherry juice, extract, and cherries.
Cook two more minutes.
Remove from microwave and add nuts if desired.
Line a 8 x 8 inch pan with foil.
Butter foil.
Add fudge mixture.
Allow to cool.
Remove foil from fudge and cut into 1 inch cubes.
Keep in cool place.