Albuquerque Pinon Red Chile Fudge

Tasty and not too hot. Great for holiday gifts. Real Southwestern flavor. Put the dry ingredients in a mason jar and give them to friends. Great hostess gift.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 40
• Yields: 40 pieces

Ingredients

• 3  cups  semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1  cup pine nuts (raw or toasted)
• 1  tablespoon  of fresh red chili powder
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Heat condensed milk in the top of a double boiler. Heat until very warm, but not boiling. Add chocolate chips and stir until melted. Add remaining ingredients and stir until thoroughly mixed and smooth.
2. Turn out into a 9 inch x 9 inch square pan. Cool in the refrigerator until hardened (~1 hour). Using a sharp narrow knife, cut into 1x1 inch squares.
3. Store in an airtight container in one layer.