Vegan Fudge with Crunchy Walnuts

INGREDIENTS:

• 6 tablespoons vegan margarine
• 3 1/2 cups powdered (confectioners') sugar
• 1/2 cup cocoa
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup soy milk (or another vegan non-dairy milk substitute)
• Optional: 1 cup chopped walnuts (or any kind of nuts)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. First, lightly grease a 5-by-9-inch loaf pan using a little bit of the vegan margarine.
2. Place the rest of the remaining vegan margarine, the sugar, cocoa, vanilla, and the soy milk in a heatproof mixing bowl or the upper part of a double boiler. Place the bowl or boiler over simmering water and stir until the vegan margarine is fully melted and the mixture is completely smooth.
3. Add the chopped nuts if you're using them, gently folding them into the mixture just until well combined.
4. Next, pour the mixture quickly into the prepared loaf pan.
5. Place your vegan fudge in the refrigerator until thoroughly chilled. Be patient at this step, and plan on at least two hours for your fudge to fully chill and set.
6. Once your fudge is firm and fully chilled, remove from the refrigerator and carefully slice into one-inch bite-sized squares. For a cleaner slice, you can also place your fudge in the freezer for about five to 10 minutes just before slicing. 
7. Serve and enjoy!