4 Minute chocolate fudge - Delicious!

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Coconut cream is dairy-free and adds richness.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: baking chocolate

Dark chocolate has less sugar and baking chocolate is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: margarine

💰Cheaper: vegetable shortening

Margarine can reduce saturated fat and shortening is often cheaper.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia provides sweetness with fewer calories, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

Prepare a square baking dish by lining it with parchment paper.

Combine sugar, butter, and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat.

Stir the mixture continuously until it comes to a boil.

Boil for 4-5 minutes without stirring, until it reaches soft ball stage (around 235°F).

Remove from heat and add cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt.

Stir until fully combined and smooth.

Fold in chocolate chips until melted and incorporated.

Add nuts if desired and mix well.

Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.

Let it cool at room temperature for 2-3 hours until set.

Cut into squares and serve.

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