Shortcut Fudge

This is also delicious made with butterscotch fudge or any other flavor you desire.

1 (3.4 ounce) box cook-and-serve chocolate pudding mix
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 tablespoon butter, softened (NO SUBSTITUTES)
1 cup chopped pecans

In a heavy saucepan, combine dry pudding mix, sugar, milk and butter. Bring to a boil; boil and stir until a candy thermometer reads 224 degrees F, about 3 minutes.

Remove from heat and beat rapidly for 1 minute. Add pecans; continue beating until mixture thickens slightly. Drop by tablespoonsful onto wax paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm, about 45 minutes.

Yields 3/4 pound (about 1 1/2 dozen).