Easy Nutty Microwave Fudge

This Nutty Microwave Fudge is so simple to make. I used peanuts to get a yummy Snickers like flavour but you could use whatever nuts you prefer!

Last year I made a Marbled Chocolate Mint Fudge and I have been dying to make a nutty fudge ever since! I originally imagined making a chocolate fudge with walnuts, but when I finally got around to making this nutty microwave fudge I didn’t have enough walnuts! I did however have a bag of salted peanuts so I used them instead and I am very happy with the result!

This fudge is slightly salty with rich dark chocolate and crunchy peanuts. It kind of reminds me of a Snickers, which is my favourite chocolate bar! I like it best when I get some out of the fridge around half an hour before I want to eat it. When it has warmed up just a little bit it is soft, chewy, and deliciously nutty!

This is a very easy recipe, in fact because it’s a microwave fudge it would be a great one to get the kids involved with. You could also use whatever nuts that you like – I fully intend to make this again very soon using some walnuts!

I adapted it slightly from a recipe I found here at So How’s it Taste. The most obvious adaption being that I used the microwave for mine. The original recipe also called for a dash of salt but because the peanuts I used were already salted I left it out. If the nuts you choose are unsalted I would recommend added a small amount of salt. I also lightened it up a little by using skim sweetened condensed milk.

I love this microwave fudge because you only need one bowl and it is very quick to prepare. The hardest part is waiting for the fudge to set!

Easy Nutty Microwave Fudge

This Nutty Microwave Fudge is so simple to make. I used peanuts to get a yummy Snickers like flavour but you could use whatever nuts you prefer!

Ingredients

3 cups (525g) dark chocolate buttons
1 can (400g) sweetened condensed milk
2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
1 cup of roughly chopped nuts

Instructions

Line the bottom and sides of an 8 inch (20 cm) square baking tin with non-stick baking paper, leaving some overhang at the sides.
Place the dark chocolate buttons in a microwave safe container and add the sweetened condensed milk.
Microwave the chocolate on high giving it bursts of 30 seconds and stirring in between each burst.
Once the chocolate mixture is completely melted and smooth add the vanilla extract and stir well.
Add the nuts and again stir well.
Press the fudge into the prepared tin and spread evenly.
If you like you can press a few extra nuts into the top of the fudge.
Place the fudge in the refrigerator to chill for 2 hours or until firm. Use the overhanging baking paper to lift the fudge out of the tin and cut into squares.
Leftover fudge can be stored in the refrigerator or placed in the freezer.

Notes

Makes 50 – 60 squares depending on how big you cut them.