Valentines Day Chocolate Fudge

Chocolate... or chocolate fudge is suitable for any occasion! The nuts can be changed or deleted. A liqueur such as Grand Marnier or Kahlua could be substituted for the vanilla. This recipe is simple to make but does require a couple of hours to set up in the refrigerator.

Chocolate Fudge

3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1- 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
dash of salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
pecans and fresh raspberries for garnish (optional)

Line a 8x8 inch pan with wax paper.
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the chocolate, milk and salt. Stir until chocolate is melted. Add pecans, and vanilla and combine well.
Pour into pan and chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Take fudge out of pan by pulling on the wax paper and cut into squares.
Makes about 20 squares.