Our 5-Ingredient Fudge That Turns Out Perfectly Smooth Every Time

1. Line a 13x9-inch baking pan with foil, extending foil over edges of pan. Butter the foil.

2. Butter sides of a 3-qt. saucepan. In prepared saucepan combine sugar, evaporated milk, and salt. Cook and stir over medium-high until boiling. Reduce heat to medium; cook and stir 10 minutes more. Remove from heat.

3. Add next four ingredients (through vanilla) and nuts (if using). Stir until melted. Beat by hand until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes.

4. Pour mixture into prepared baking pan; spread evenly. Cover; chill until firm.

Easy Mocha Fudge

Prepare as directed, except stir 2 Tbsp. instant espresso coffee powder or instant coffee crystals into mixture with vanilla.

Easy Rocky Road Fudge

Prepare as directed, except after spreading fudge in pan, sprinkle top with a mixture of 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, 1 cup tiny marshmallows, and 1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts. Press mixture lightly into fudge. Chill as directed.

Easy Chocolate-Peanut Butter Fudge

Prepare as directed, except stir 1/2 cup peanut butter into mixture in saucepan before bringing to boiling and substitute 1 cup chopped peanuts for the walnuts.