Chocolate Fudge
This makes a great present anytime and travels well with little or no spoilage.
24 ounces semi -sweet chocolate
2 cans sweetened condensed milk
6 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup walnuts (optional)
Chop chocolate into bits, melt in double boiler with condensed mile. Stir to blend smoothly while melting. Remove from heat when chocolate is melted and add butter in small blocks. Add vanilla and walnuts. Line 2 8x8 pans with wax paper and pour divide fudge between the two. Allow to cool to room temperature; refrigerate until chilled; Cut into square. Store refrigerated in tin box between layers of wax paper.