Shortcut Chocolate Fudge

Here’s a “no-fail” fudge I discovered when I was just starting out making candy and the sight of a candy thermometer sent me running for the hills. The sweetened condensed milk gives it a smooth texture, which eliminates the need for the long period of beating required by more traditional fudge recipes. While certainly not your grandma’s classic chocolate fudge, this is a recipe to keep on hand when you want something simple. Or, you know, if candy thermometers scare you. (They aren’t scary