Old-Fashioned Chocolate Fudge with Walnuts

Description:

Rich, creamy, and irresistibly smooth — this old-fashioned chocolate fudge melts in your mouth with every bite. Packed with crunchy walnuts for the perfect texture, this easy, no-fail recipe tastes just like Grandma used to make!

Ingredients:

3 cups semisweet chocolate chips

1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk

1/4 cup unsalted butter

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1 cup chopped walnuts (optional but delicious!)

Pinch of salt

Instructions:

Prepare the pan:

Line an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

Melt the chocolate:

In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine chocolate chips, butter, and sweetened condensed milk. Stir continuously until smooth and melted.

Add flavor:

Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.

Mix in nuts:

Fold in chopped walnuts evenly throughout the fudge mixture.

Set the fudge:

Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Smooth the top with a spatula.

Chill:

Refrigerate for about 2 hours or until firm.

Cut & serve:

Once set, cut into squares and enjoy your creamy, chocolatey treat!

Storage Tip:

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.