FAST CHOCOLATE - PECAN FUDGE 
1/2 c. butter
3/4 c. Hershey's cocoa
4 c. confectioners sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. evaporated milk
1 c. pecan pieces

Microwave butter in 2-quart micro-proof bowl on HIGH (full power) for 1-1 1/2 minutes or until melted. Add cocoa; stir until smooth. Stir in confectioners sugar and vanilla; blend well (mixture will be dry and crumbly). Stir in evaporated milk.

Microwave on HIGH for 30-60 seconds or until mixture is hot. Stir until smooth; add pecan pieces. Pour into foil-lines 8-inch square pan. Cover; chill until firm. Cut into squares. Store, covered, in refrigerator. Makes 5 dozen squares.

CONVENTIONAL METHOD: Melt butter in medium saucepan. Remove from heat; stir in cocoa. Stir in confectioners sugar and vanilla; add evaporated milk. Stir constantly over low heat until warm and smooth; add pecan pieces. Pour into foil-lined 8-inch square pan; chill and store as above.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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