Rachel to the Rescue

Hosted by Cecily and MamaGeek

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Lydia: "Mom, remember I need cookies or something to share tonight when we go caroling."

Mom: "Sure, I remember. What do you want to make?"

Lydia: "I don't especially like cooking . . ."

Rachel (enthusiastically): "I DO! I'll make something!"

And off she dashes to retrieve her favorite cookbook:

THE SPATULATTA COOKBOOK

by Isabella and Olivia Gerasole

Rachel quickly selects her favorite giftable goodie:

Just three simple ingredients (butter, sweetened condensed milk, and chocolate chips) and a few basic tools get this girl started on her way to sweet success.

First she selects a microwavable bowl, places 4 oz of butter in the bottom, adds a can of sweetened condensed milk,

. . . then pours in 1-1/2 bags of chocolate chips. (Rachel recommends the dark 60% cacao variety by Ghirardelli, but any chips will do -- be bold, experiment.)


Next she mixes with a wooden spoon,
. . . and microwaves the mixture on low (power 3) until melted, smooth and glossy. Rachel checks the consistency about every two minutes until it reaches that smooth fudgey stage.

Finally she pours the mixture into an 8 x 8 glass pan lined with plastic wrap,

. . . smooths the fudge into the pan,

. . . and sets it aside to cool.

When cooled, cut and enjoy.

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A few hours later . . .

Rachel: Here's some fudge for your caroling event, Lydia.

Lydia: Thank you, Rachel. That looks so yummy! I'm glad we get to eat the extras!

Lydia: See you later!

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Aaaaaahhhhh . . . another happy ending at day's end. (And remnants of fudge lying in a bowl on the counter -- where's my willpower? I know I had it here just a minute ago.) ; )