Christmas dark chocolate fudge (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Fudge Base

01 - 45 g unsalted butter, cubed, plus extra for pan greasing
02 - 425 g dark chocolate chips (60% to 70% cacao)
03 - 397 g sweetened condensed milk (1 can)
04 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
05 - 0.5 tsp kosher salt

→ Decoration

06 - 2 to 3 tbsp Christmas sprinkles

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Butter an 20 cm x 20 cm baking pan and line with parchment paper, leaving a 5 cm overhang on two opposite sides. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, chocolate chips, condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir constantly with a rubber spatula until the chocolate melts and the mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan.
02 - Evenly sprinkle the Christmas sprinkles over the surface. Refrigerate until set, for a minimum of 2 hours and up to 24 hours.
03 - Run a sharp knife around the edges of the pan. Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the fudge out and transfer to a cutting board. If it resists removal, allow it to rest at room temperature for 5 minutes to soften slightly, then try again. Cut into approximately 4 cm squares.

# Helpful Notes:

01 - For easier cutting, warm the knife slightly by running it under hot water and drying before slicing.