Happy National Fudge Day!\u00a0 Fudge is an American creation which gives new meaning to the term “happy accident.” Fudge was the result of a batch of caramels gone wrong in the late 1880’s, according to The Nibble<\/a>. The batch was said to be “fudged” and hence the term, “oh, fudge!”<\/p>\n

Fudge can satisfy a chocolate craving at any time of year, but if you are either in a hurry or interested in something sweet without heating up the kitchen, this easy, fast fudge recipe is the one you need. I got it from my mother and it is both super speedy, fool-proof and absolutely delicious.<\/p>\n

Fudge
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Combine 1 12 oz. package of chocolate chips<\/strong> (2 cups) with 1 14 oz. can of Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Microwave<\/strong> on high for 3 minutes.<\/p>\n

Stir in 1 1\/2 t. vanilla extract<\/strong> until mixture is shiny.<\/p>\n

Pour into an 8×8 pan lined with foil.<\/p>\n

Refrigerate 2 hours.<\/p>\n

Once you remove it from the foil, I find it is easiest to cut with a knife run under some warm water.<\/p>\n

Enjoy!<\/p>\n

For some fun twists, add in some marshmallows and graham cracker crumbs when stirring in the vanilla extract, and you have s’mores fudge.<\/p>\n

More facts about fudge:<\/strong><\/p>\n

* The first fudge was sold in Baltimore in 1886 for $0.40 per pound.<\/p>\n

* That info was found in the earliest documented mention of fudge in a letter written by Vassar College student Emelyn Hartridge.<\/p>\n

* Fudge is similar to the confection of Scottish tablet, which was created in the 17th century, but was more butterscotch and did not include chocolate.<\/p>\n

* Some fudge is a considered a drier variant of fondant.<\/p>\n

* The most popular fudge flavors are chocolate, peanut butter, maple, caramel, peppermint, and marshmallow.<\/p>\n

* First lady Mamie Eisenhower was a big fudge fan and you can find her Million Dollar Fudge recipe here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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