Coffee Shop Fudge

An easy fudge recipe given to me by my husband's grandmother. It is made in the microwave. Cook time includes chilling time. ZWT 3: U.S. (fudge invented there, sweetened condensed milk, pecans)

• Ready In: 2 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 32
• Yields: 2 pounds

Ingredients

• 1  cup  chopped pecans
• 18  ounces  semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 2  tablespoons  strong brewed coffee (room temperature)
• 1  teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Line an 8" square pan with foil. Butter the foil and set aside.
2. Place pecans in a microwave-safe pie plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 4 minutes, stirring every minute; set aside.
3. In a 2 quart microwave safe bowl, combine chocolate chips, milk, coffee, cinnamon, and salt.
4. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 1/2 minutes, and stir until smooth.
5. Stir in vanilla and pecans.
6. Immediately spread into the prepared pan.
7. Cover and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
8. Remove from pan; cut into 1" squares.
9. Cover and store at room temperature.