Fast and Easy Chocolate Fudge

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups (one 350g bag) of semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 can Sweetened Condensed milk (400g)
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, optional

DIRECTIONS:

1. Line a 6 x 8 glass pan with plastic wrap or wax paper misted very lightly with cooking spray or butter for easy removal of set fudge. Set aside.
2. Put chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk into a bowl and microwave for 90 seconds.
3. Remove from microwave. Keep it out for 1 minute then stir to combine.
4. If needed heat for additional 30 seconds. Keep stirring until chips are completely melted and chocolate is smooth.
5. Stir in vanilla extract.
6. Add chopped pecans or walnuts if you using them.
7. Pour fudge into prepared pan and place in the refrigerator for 50 minutes. Let fudge cool completely before cutting into 1 inch squares.
8. Store in an airtight container and fudge does not need to be kept refrigerated.

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