Chocolate-Pecan Fudge

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 3/4 cup Hershey's cocoa
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 1 cup pecan pieces
• Pecan halves (optional)

Instructions

1. Line 8 inch square pan with foil. In medium-size microwave-safe bowl place butter. Microwave at HIGH (100%) 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until melted.
2. Add cocoa; stir until smooth. Stir in confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract; blend well (mixture will be dry and crumbly).
3. Stir in evaporated milk. Microwave at HIGH 1 minutes; stir. Microwave additional 1 minute or until mixture is hot.
4. Beat with wooden spoon until smooth; add pecan pieces.
5. Pour into prepared pan. Cool.
6. Cover; chill until firm.
7. Cut into 1 inch squares. Garnish with pecans halves, if desired.
8. Cover, then store in refrigerator.