# What You'll Need:
→ Chocolate Mixture
01 - 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (340 g)
02 - 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz / 400 g)
03 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed (60 g)
04 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
07 - 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
08 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
→ Optional Toppings
09 - 2 tablespoons chopped roasted pistachios or almonds
10 - 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red chili flakes
# Cooking Steps:
01 - Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter; stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and melted.
03 - Remove the saucepan from heat and incorporate vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, chili powder, cayenne pepper if using, and sea salt, stirring until fully blended.
04 - Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula.
05 - Evenly sprinkle chopped nuts, flaky sea salt, and crushed chili flakes over the surface, pressing gently if preferred.
06 - Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours until fully set.
07 - Use the parchment overhang to lift the set fudge from the pan and slice into 16 bars with a sharp knife.
08 - Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
