The Billy Lids

Melt and stir. It's that easy when you use your microwave oven to make this ultra-rich classic. To store: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Ingredients

•   2 cups semi-sweet chocolate pieces
•   2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
•   1 tablespoon water
•   3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted if desired
•   1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

Line a cookie sheet with waxed paper; set aside. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate pieces, sweetened condensed milk, and water.

1. Microwave, uncovered, on 100% power (high) for 1 minute; stir.

2. Microwave about 1 minute more, or until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth, stirring every 30 seconds.

3. Stir in nuts and vanilla.

4. Pour mixture onto prepared cookie sheet and spread it into a 9x6-inch rectangle, or drop mixture by rounded teaspoons onto prepared cookie sheet.

5. Chill fudge about 30 minutes or until firm.

6. Cut fudge into 1-1/2-inch squares.

Makes 24 pieces