German Chocolate Fudge

My husband loves German chocolate cake and fudge...this way he can enjoy both pleasures at once. This is very rich so a little goes a long way. Prep time includes 2 hours for chilling.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 24 pieces

Ingredients

• 4 (4 ounce) packages  german baking chocolate, chopped
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1  cup pecans, toasted and chopped
• 1  cup flaked coconut
• 2  teaspoons vanilla

Directions

1. Line an 8" square baking pan with greased aluminum foil that extends over two sides. Combine chocolate and sweetened condensed milk in a large microwave-safe bowl.
2. Microwave on high 1-1/2 minutes or until chocolate softens, stirring after 1st minute then ever 30 seconds.
3. Stir mixture until chocolate melts.
4. Stir in pecans, coconut and vanilla.
5. Spread into prepared pan.
6. Cover and chill 2 hours or until firm.
7. Cut into 1" squares.