Velveeta Fudge

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 8 ounces pasteurized process cheese, Velveeta, cubed
• 1 1/2 pounds confectioners' sugar, about 5 cups unsifted
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
• 1/2 cup non-fat dry milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts

Directions

1. Lightly coat a 9 x 9-inch square pan and set it aside. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter with the cheese cubes, stirring often, until the mixture is smooth. Take the pan off the heat.
2. Sift the confectioners' sugar and cocoa together, then add them to the cheese mixture and stir until thoroughly combined.
3. Mix in the non-fat dry milk, if using, along with the vanilla and nuts, stirring until everything is evenly worked through. The candy mixture will be quite firm.
4. With your hands, take the candy from the saucepan and press it firmly into the prepared pan in an even layer. Chill until set, then slice into squares.