One-Bowl Chocolate Fudge with Pecans

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
• 2 cups of granulated sugar
• 2/3 cup evaporated milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (12-ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 cups chopped pecans

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, evaporated milk, and vanilla, and bring to a boil over medium heat.
2. Stirring constantly, boil for 5 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and add the chocolate chips and pecans, stirring until the chips are melted and the mixture is smooth.
4. Pour the mixture into a greased 8x8 inch baking pan.
5. Let cool for 1 hour before cutting into squares.

Interesting Facts

• Pecans are native to the southern United States and are a popular addition to many desserts.
• Evaporated milk is a type of canned milk that has had about 60% of its water removed.
• Semisweet chocolate chips are a type of chocolate chips made with a higher percentage of cocoa than milk chocolate.