Chocolate orange fudge

Chocolate orange fudge is a delicious sweet treat that combines the rich, creamy flavor of chocolate with the bright, citrusy taste of oranges. It’s a popular confectionery that’s often enjoyed during the winter holidays or as a special indulgence throughout the year. Here’s a simple recipe for making chocolate orange fudge:

Ingredients:

– 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

– 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk

– Zest of 1 orange

– 1 teaspoon orange extract

– 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions:

Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil, allowing some to hang over the edges for easy removal later. Set aside.

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Heat in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval, until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Be careful not to overheat the chocolate.

Once the chocolate is melted, stir in the orange zest and orange extract. Mix well to combine.

If desired, fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans until evenly distributed throughout the fudge mixture.

Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.

Place the pan in the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours or until the fudge is firm and set.

Once the fudge is firm, lift it out of the pan using the overhanging parchment paper or foil. Transfer it to a cutting board and cut into small squares or rectangles.