Directions:

Line a 9" x 9" pan with parchment paper.

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, and extract.

Add other options now, nuts, spicy ingredients, or candy pieces like chopped peppermint.

Microwave in 30-second increments until melted, stirring in between.

Pour into the prepared pan and spread out with a rubber spatula.

Refrigerate until set, about 2 hours.

Remove from pan and cut into small pieces for serving.

Store in the fridge.

For Nutty Fudges:

Stir in 1/2 cup roughly chopped nuts (pecan, walnut, or almond).

Consider replacing all or part of the vanilla extract with the corresponding nut extract.

For white chocolate fudge, replace semi-sweet chocolate chips with white chocolate chips.

For marbled fudge, make half of the recipe with white chocolate chips and the other half with semi-sweet.

Spoon each into a prepared pan to dot the bottom then use a butter knife or toothpick to swirl together.

For mint chocolate fudge, replace vanilla extract with 1 teaspoon mint extract.

Making this "homemade gift" is a great economical way to share your love. Enjoy!