Speedy Oven Fudge

½ cup milk
1 cup butter (no substitutes)
2/3 cup baking cocoa
2 pounds powdered sugar
2 tsp vanilla
1 cup nuts (optional)

Place first four ingredients in the order listed in a 3-qt baking dish (do not stir). Place in a 350 F oven for 15 minutes or until butter is melted.

Carefully transfer to a mixing bowl. Add vanilla: beat on high for 2 minutes. Stir in nuts.

Pour into a buttered 11x7x2 inch baking pan. (for individual servings, try using a mini cookie scoop and place fudge into mini papaer baking cups) Cool before cutting.

Try out some of these additions:
Cranberries
Candy Cane Pieces
Mini Marshmallows

… be creative