Jalapeno Fudge

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 3 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped jalapenos
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Add the sugar and evaporated milk. Stir continuously until the mixture comes to a boil.
3. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the chocolate chips, chopped jalapenos, and vanilla.
5. Pour the mixture into a greased 8-inch square baking pan.
6. Refrigerate for 2 hours, or until the fudge has set.
7. Cut into small squares and serve.

Interesting Facts

• Jalapeno peppers are a type of chili pepper native to Mexico.
• Chocolate chips were invented in 1941 by Ruth Wakefield.
• Fudge was first created in the late 1800s.