Foolproof Dark Chocolate Fudge

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With variations....my mother in law always sends us various flavors of fudge for christmas. The package can get prety expensive so she gave me the recipes so i could make them myself.

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Steps

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In heavy saucepan , over low heat , melt chips with eagle brand and salt.

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Remove from heat.

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Stir in nuts and vanilla.

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Spread evenly into wax paper lined 8x8 or 9x9 inch square pan.

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Chill 2 hours or until firm.

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Turn fudge onto cutting board.

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Peel off paper and cut into squares.

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Store loosely covered at room temperature.

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Cook on 100% power 3 minutes or until chips melt , stirring after each 1 1 / 2 minutes.

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Stir in remaining ingredients.

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Proceed as above.

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Variations:.

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Creamy dark chocolate fudge: melt 2 cups miniature marshmallows with chips and eagle brand.

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Proceed as above.

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Milk chocolate fudge: omit 1 package semi-sweet chocolate chips.

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Add 1 cup milk chocolate chips.

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Proceed as above.

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Rocky road fudge: omit 1 package semi-sweet chocolate chips , salt , nuts , and vanilla.

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In saucepan , melt chips with eagle brand and 2 tablespoons margarine or butter.

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In large bowl , combine 2 cups dry-roasted peanuts and 1 package miniature marshmallows.

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Stir in chocolate mixtu.

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Ingredients

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semi-sweet chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, salt, nuts, vanilla extract