It dirties just one bowl and cooks entirely in the microwave.
It was a big deal.
My mom decided to take a microwave cooking class.
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This one does not.
Some require breaking out the candy thermometer.
This one does not.
Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe
Some require a hand mixer.
This one does not.
In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla.
Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe
Add the butter last so that it sits on top of the other ingredients.
Do not cut up the butter and do not mix the ingredients.
Microwave on high for 2 1/2 minutes.
Remove the bowl from the microwave and mix until most of the sugar lumps dissolve.
This takes about a minute of vigorous mixing.
Stir in the marshmallows.
Return the bowl to the microwave and cook on high until the marshmallows melt, 20 to 30 seconds.
Add any additional mix-ins if you like, like nuts or shredded coconut.
Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Cool in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Remove the parchment paper or foil from the pan.
Cut the fudge into bite-size squares and enjoy.
This fudge is best stored, tightly wrapped, on the counter for 1 week.
If you want to keep it for longer, store it in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 weeks.
It may dry out slightly in the fridge, so keep it tightly wrapped.
Sitting on top of the other ingredients, it melts over everything as it cooks.
you’re able to easily add in 1/4 cup of nuts orshredded coconut.
If youre adding the latter, note that this fudge is already very sweet!
You might want to use unsweetened shredded coconut.
You could also add a teaspoon of mint extract.
For all of these additions, add in last before mixing and pouring into the pan.
Finally, dont be afraid to double up.
In an 8x8 baking dish, the fudge isnt super thick.
This works well because its so rich, a small, thin square might be enough.
