Almond Joy Fudge

Super easy to make.   Just a small piece is needed to cure any chocolate craving.  

ALMOND JOY FUDGE

(makes about 36 pieces)

Ingredients:

*1 (10 ounce) package of dark chocolate chips

*1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

*1/2  cup butter 

*1 (2 ounce) bag blanched slivered almonds

*1 1/4 cup shredded coconut

 Directions:

~Line a 8-inch baking dish with waxed paper or parchment paper.   You can just spray the pan with cooking spray, but it's easier to get out if you line the pan.

~In the microwave or over a double boiler, melt then chocolate.  If using a microwave,  stir chocolate after every 15 seconds.  Do not over cook.

~In a medium saucepan, pour the sweetened condensed milk in and add butter.

~Cook over low heat, stirring continuously  until butter is melted.

~Remove from heat and stir in melted chocolate, almonds and  coconut.

~Pour into prepared pan and smooth out fudge.

~Chill in refrigerator until firm.

~Remove fudge from pan and cut into squares.

~I store my fudge in an airtight container in the fridge.