No-Bake Fudge Bars with Cocoa and Nuts

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Simple no-bake fudge bars featuring rich cocoa and crunchy nuts, ready in under an hour. This recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, layers sweetened condensed milk, unsweetened cocoa powder, unsalted butter into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 5 min Serves 12 Desserts cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and 3 tbsp unsalted butter, stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract and 1 cup powdered sugar until fully incorporated.
  3. Step 3: Fold in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts evenly into the fudge mixture.
  4. Step 4: Pour the mixture into an 8x8 inch parchment-lined baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
  5. Step 5: Refrigerate the fudge bars for at least 1 hour or until firm before slicing into squares.
  6. Step 6: Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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