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Fast Chocolate-Pecan Fudge Recipe

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Ingredients And Procedures

1/2 c Butter or margarine

3/4 c Hersheys Cocoa

4 c Confectioners sugar

1 t Vanilla

1/2 c Evaporated milk

1 c Pecan pieces

Line square 8x8x2 inch pan with foil; set aside. Im medium micro-proof bowl microwave butter on HIGH (full power) 1 to 1 1/2 minute 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 1 minute; stir. Microwave and additional minute or until mixture is hot. Beat with wooden spoon until smooth; add pecan pieces. Pour into prepared pan. Store, covered, in refrigerator. Makes about 4 dozen squares.

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