Time is running out; and if you, like me, find yourself caught out on a limb this "Valentine's Day"—look no further then right here...
How better to impress that Sweetheart in your life, then surprising them with some handcrafted treats...
Anyone can go down to the local CVS, Walgreens or Right Aid and pick up a box of pre-packaged, mass produced and thoughtless candy all wrapped up in a paper board heart by some anonymous candy robot in a factory tucked away in some small dark corner of the country...
Or you can step out of the shadows of the industrialized, corporatized candy conglomerates and do something from the heart for a change...
This right here, I kid you not, is the easiest and simplest recipe you'll ever make for that chocolate lover in your home this holiday—and I promise, not only will they love it but they'll be impressed and delighted to know that you cared enough to make their day special. From scratch...
So if my caramels seem to difficult and baking apple roses aren't your thing—try this recipe out, I think you'll find they are so "Definitely Delish"
"Simply Delish Fudge"
Ingredients:
2 (12 oz.) packages semisweet chocolate chips
1 can sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoon water
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted (optional)
Directions:
1. Line a 9x9 inch baking pan with waxed paper or plastic wrap; set aside. (The larger or smaller the pan, the thicker or thinner the fudge)
2. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate pieces, sweetened condensed milk, and water...
3. Microwave, uncovered, for 1 minute; stir. Continue microwaving 20 seconds at a time until chocolate is melted and smooth—about 1 minute more...
4. Stir in nuts (if using) and vanilla extract...
5. Pour mixture into prepared dish and spread it evenly...
6. Chill fudge about 1 hour in refrigerator until firm...
7. Cut fudge into 1 inch squares. Makes 24 to 48 pieces depending on size and shape of pan used...
Notes:
1. This is a super simple way to make fudge and is easily altered to suit tastes or to change it up...
2. Change or mix nut types, or leave them out completely...