Melt chocolate over very low heat. Add milk and salt; stir well. Stir in sugar and bring to a full boil over medium heat. Continue to cook, stirring only once or twice, until mixture forms a soft ball in about 1/2 cup cold water; remove from heat.
Add butter and vanilla and stir to blend well. Stir in pecans. Beat well with large wooden spoon until mixture begins to thicken, then pour quickly into a buttered pie plate. Refrigerate; cut into squares when chocolate fudge is set.
Instructions
Melt chocolate over very low heat. Add milk and salt; stir well. Stir in sugar and bring to a full boil over medium heat. Continue to cook, stirring only once or twice, until mixture forms a soft ball in about 1/2 cup cold water; remove from heat.
Add butter and vanilla and stir to blend well. Stir in pecans. Beat well with large wooden spoon until mixture begins to thicken, then pour quickly into a buttered pie plate. Refrigerate; cut into squares when chocolate fudge is set.
Author's Comments
Makes about 1 lb. fudge.
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