pinto bean fudge

(1 RATING)
63 Pinches
Gastonia, NC
Updated on Oct 15, 2011

This is a recipe that was handed down to me from my great-grandmother. I don't know where she got it from, but i sure do love serving this and seeing the expressions on people's faces when they find out what's in it. I absolutely love it...I hope when you make it, you love it too.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 2 Hr
method Refrigerate/Freeze
yield Makes 56 oz.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked pinto beans (i prefer fresh from the crockpot but you can use canned)
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 6 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate
  • 6 tablespoons margarine
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring
  • 2 pounds confectioners' sugar

How To Make pinto bean fudge

  • Step 1
    In bowl, mash beans with the milk until it is the consistency of mashed potatoes.
  • Step 2
    Heat chocolate and margarine in double-boiler until melted. Stir into bean mixture until slightly thickened.
  • Step 3
    Add vanilla and confectioner's sugar. Beat until blended.
  • Step 4
    Spread into buttered 9x12 dish. Chill (I do this for about 2 hours), then cut into squares.

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