The holidays can be a hectic time, but there's no reason you can't pause to whip up some homemade fudge thanks to this speedy recipe from Laurel Cosbie .

Combine all of the ingredients, except the nuts, in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently. Stir until bubbles form and continue to cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the nuts if using. Spread into a greased 8x8 pan. Work fast as the fudge will set quickly. Don't worry about scraping the last bits out of the pot because they will sit on top and not blend in, the fudge does set that quickly! When cool, cut into squares.

Prep. time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
Serves: 36 small squares

Nutritional Information (without nuts):
Servings 18; Serving Size 2 squares (32g); Calories 120; Calories from fat 35; Total fat 4g; Cholesterol 10mg; Sodium 40mg; Carbohydrate 23g; Dietary Fiber <1g.