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Sweet and Salty Fudge

By Carroll Pellegrinelli, About.com

It just doesn't get any better when rich chocolate is combined with salty nuts.

Had a hard day? Just one piece can make it all better.

Photo © 2007 Carroll Pellegrinelli, licensed to About.com, Inc.
You know how you just need something that's sweet and salty? It's even more appealing when the sweet involves chocolate. That's how I felt when I came-up with this ever-so-satisfing combination.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup cocoa
  • 1 pound box powdered suger
  • 4 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup salted mixed nuts, leave in whole pieces

Preparation:

Line a loaf pan with aluminum foil. Grease with butter.
Melt butter in top of double boiler over simmering water. Add cocoa, stir until mixed. Add the rest of the ingredients, except the nuts. Stir until smooth and sugar has melted. Stir in the nuts.
Quickly spread in loaf pan. Cool and cut into squares.
Servings: 32 pieces
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